Tax Attorney
Listing checked October 15, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is building a project that sharpens how AI systems handle legal reasoning, and they need experienced Tax Attorneys to make it happen. You will dig into tax law scenarios, spot the issues that matter, and judge whether AI-generated legal work holds up. Your feedback will directly train advanced models to produce more accurate legal analysis. This is a remote contractor role open to U.S.-based attorneys.
What You'll Do6
- 1Break down tax law scenarios to surface key legal issues, weigh risks, and apply solid legal judgment.
- 2Examine AI-generated legal analyses, arguments, and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- 3Flag legal errors, gaps in information, and weak spots in legal reasoning.
- 4Deliver clear, structured feedback and corrections that improve AI-generated outputs.
- 5Apply expertise in tax compliance, tax planning, or IRS dispute resolution when evaluating model responses.
- 6Maintain high standards for written work while reviewing large volumes of legal content.
Requirements7
- 1J.D. from a U.S. law school.
- 2Active bar license in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
- 3More than 3 years of substantive legal practice, ideally in tax law.
- 4Strong legal reasoning, issue-spotting, and document review abilities.
- 5Excellent written English communication and close attention to detail.
- 6Preferred: background in federal or state taxation, tax compliance, tax planning, IRS matters, tax disputes, or complex tax transactions.
- 7LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
Who Should Apply
Attorneys with a J.D., an active U.S. bar license, and 3+ years of practice, especially in tax law. If you have experience with tax compliance, tax planning, or IRS disputes and enjoy dissecting legal reasoning, this fits. An LL.M. in Taxation helps but is not required.
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The role pays $100 to $170 per hour. No other compensation details are provided in the source.
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