Tax Attorney Expert - Remote Contract Role
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery needs tax attorneys to build the reasoning scenarios that frontier AI labs use to evaluate model judgment in tax law. You will write fact patterns that move from structuring questions to controversy positions, then draft reference answers grounded in the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations. The work is remote and async, with a 10 hour weekly commitment under a contract engagement. Pay runs from $120 to $200 per hour and lands each week through Stripe. Attorneys with depth in corporate tax, partnership tax, international tax, or tax controversy can shape how AI systems handle tax analysis.
What You'll Do4
- 1Draft realistic tax scenarios that start with transaction structuring questions and end with controversy positions.
- 2Write model reference answers that show the Code sections and regulation reasoning behind each conclusion.
- 3Review AI output for technical accuracy and check whether each claim has support from controlling authority.
- 4Identify answers that sound assured but misapply the Code or overlook authority that should govern the issue.
Requirements8
- 1JD degree and active bar admission in a US jurisdiction.
- 2At least two years of tax practice at a law firm, in-house, or in government.
- 3Specialized depth in corporate, partnership, international, or controversy tax.
- 4Clear written English for documenting tax reasoning.
- 5Availability for at least 10 hours each week.
- 6LLM in Taxation or CPA credential preferred.
- 7Experience with transaction structuring or IRS controversy preferred.
- 8Cross-border or state and local tax depth preferred.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds a JD, carries active bar admission in a US jurisdiction, and has spent at least two years practicing tax at a firm, in-house, or in government. Depth in corporate, partnership, international, or controversy tax carries more weight than broad general practice, and strong written English is required to explain Code and regulation reasoning. Attorneys who want async contract work, can commit 10 hours each week, and enjoy evaluating legal analysis will fit this project. The role is less suitable for lawyers without an active bar license, those with no focused tax practice, or anyone unable to commit the required hours. Applications often score low when candidates list general litigation experience instead of specific tax depth, or when they skip bar admission details and preferred credentials such as a CPA or LLM in Taxation.
Salary Insight
The listing pays $120.00 to $200.00 per hour, with payment sent each week through Stripe. That range reflects the specialized profile: active bar admission, at least two years in tax practice, and depth in areas such as corporate, partnership, international, or controversy tax. At 10 hours each week, a contractor can expect gross pay between $1,200 and $2,000 before any fees or taxes.
Pay and demand for Tax roles
AggregatedTypical pay
$106/hour
This role
$120–$200/hr
Most Tax roles pay $80–$125 per hour. This role's pay sits above that range.
Based on 136 similar roles that publish pay · 14 publish only a top rate; those count at the rate they gave
Rates shown per hour. Yearly and monthly pay converted; one-time fees and non-USD pay are not included.
- Live similar roles
- 144
- Listed in last 30 days
- 72
- Remote
- 96%
Hiring most right now: micro1 (69) · Mercor (30) · AfterQuery (22)
Most requested skills · share of roles
- legal writing22%
- legal research17%
- cpa12%
- accounting11%
Figures from Tax roles live on NearSkill when this page loaded. A role can close before you apply, so check the listing itself.
Compare your resume against these rolesLocation
Compensation
$120–200/hr
Required Skills
Application Tip
Lead your application with the jurisdiction where you hold active bar admission and the date you were admitted. If you have a CPA or an LLM in Taxation, list it near the top because both appear as preferred credentials. Add one line about your 10 hour weekly availability and the tax areas where you practice, such as corporate, partnership, international, or controversy work.
See NearSkill jobs more often in your search
Application & verification flow
1Instant rubric match
Your resume is scanned against this role’s requirements to check qualification fit.
2Screened before the employer sees it
Only profiles that clear screening are passed on.
3Outcome by email
We notify you at the address on your resume once the screening is reviewed.
Similar open positions
Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.
AfterQuery
VerifiedTax Accountant Expert - Remote Contract Position
AfterQuery builds tax accounting challenges that sharpen how AI models handle real tax work. You will write case studies and questions on tax return preparation, tax planning, deduction optimization, audit representation, and related areas. Your review of model answers keeps output aligned with IRS rules and accepted practice. The role runs remote on a contract basis at about 10 hours each week, with pay between $75 and $150 per hour.
AfterQuery
VerifiedCorporate & M&A Attorney - Remote Contract
AfterQuery hires corporate and M&A lawyers to craft the deal, due diligence and board governance exercises that frontier AI labs use to test model judgment. You write realistic scenarios that run from term sheet to closing, then produce reference answers that spell out the legal reasoning behind each call. Your grading work covers purchase agreements, diligence summaries and board matters, with a focus on catching analysis that looks polished but would expose a client to real risk. The contract runs remote and async at 10 hours per week, with pay each week through Stripe at $100 to $200 per hour.
Micro1
VerifiedUS Tax Law Analyst (EA/CA)
This role lets you put your deep expertise in US tax law to work in a unique way: training next-generation AI systems to understand and reason about tax statutes. As a remote contractor based in India, you'll review legal documents, interpret the Internal Revenue Code, and provide feedback that directly shapes how AI models learn. No prior AI experience is needed—your domain knowledge is what counts.
AfterQuery
VerifiedAttorney - Remote Contract, Legal AI Content
AfterQuery hires Juris Doctor graduates to build legal reasoning challenges for AI models. You will craft questions and case studies in areas such as contract law, constitutional law, and intellectual property. The contract runs 20 hours per week, remote and asynchronous, with pay between $75 and $200 per hour. You also review model answers and flag gaps in logic or legal accuracy. A YC-backed team pairs legal experts with technical staff to sharpen content difficulty.
AfterQuery
VerifiedLitigation Attorney Expert - Remote Contract
AfterQuery contracts litigators to create the litigation scenarios and reference answers that frontier AI labs use to evaluate model judgment. You write a realistic case from complaint to dispositive motion, then document the procedural strategy and reasoning behind each decision. Your work also involves grading model output on motions, discovery tactics and case assessments, plus flagging arguments that sound persuasive but collapse under procedure or precedent. The engagement runs remote and async at 10 hours per week, with weekly pay through Stripe.
Micro1
VerifiedAccountant (CPA/CA)
A remote contract accountant helps shape AI by translating US tax statutes into precise, testable requirements. You’ll read sales and use tax rules across multiple states and sometimes federal provisions, then define exact criteria the AI must meet to interpret the law correctly. Your work centers on breaking down statutes into checklists, scoring translations, and drafting self-contained test scenarios. You’ll use a digital review platform to submit structured evaluations and flag ambiguities or exceptions. Key tasks revolve around deep reading, rigorous documentation, and clear, exact feedback on legal language. US sales and use tax and statutory interpretation are central to this role when guiding AI outputs.