Lawyer (US-Licensed)
Weekday AI (YC W21) · United States · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteOTHRContract
This role is for one of our clients Pay: 100-170/hour Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote, US-based only We are seeking experienced U.S.-licensed lawyers across a broad range of legal practice areas to contribute to a project focused on improving the legal reasoning, accuracy, and judgment of advanced artificial intelligence systems. In this role, you will apply your professional legal expertise to analyze complex legal scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal work, and provide structured feedback to enhance the quality and reliability of AI-generated outputs. You will assess legal arguments, contracts, legal analyses, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, and sound reasoning. This opportunity is well suited for practicing attorneys with strong analytical skills, exceptional legal writing abilities, and the ability to interpret laws, evaluate competing arguments, and exercise sound professional judgment in complex or ambiguous situations. Requirements Key Responsibilities Legal Scenario Analysis: Analyze complex legal scenarios involving litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory requirements, and compliance matters. Identify relevant legal issues, applicable principles, potential risks, and critical factsAI-Generated Legal Work Review: Evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, arguments, contracts, and other legal documents for factual accuracy, legal soundness, completeness, and practical relevanceError Identification: Identify incorrect legal interpretations, unsupported conclusions, missing information, inconsistent reasoning, and weaknesses in legal argumentsLegal Reasoning and Judgment: Apply professional expertise to nuanced legal questions, considering relevant statutes, regulations, case law, factual circumstances, and competing interpretationsQuality Assessment: Assess AI-generated outputs against established evaluation criteria to determine their legal accuracy, consistency, and overall qualityStructured Feedback: Provide clear, detailed, and actionable corrections to improve the legal reasoning and reliability of AI systemsDocumentation and Analysis: Communicate findings in a structured manner, explaining legal issues, reasoning gaps, and recommended improvementsIndependent Execution: Manage assigned tasks independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional responsibility Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law schoolActive license to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of ColumbiaMore than 3 years of substantive legal practice experience following completion of the J.DStrong legal reasoning, issue-spotting, analytical, and critical-thinking skillsProven ability to interpret legal authorities, assess competing arguments, and identify substantive legal issuesExcellent legal writing, document review, and written English communication skillsExceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate, well-supported assessmentsAbility to work independently in a remote, contract-based environmentSound professional judgment when evaluating complex, fact-sensitive, or ambiguous legal matters Must-Have Skills U.S. Bar Admission and Active Law LicenseLegal Research and AnalysisLegal Reasoning and Issue SpottingLegal Writing and Document ReviewContract and Legal Document AnalysisCritical Thinking and Risk AssessmentAI-Generated Legal Output EvaluationWritten Communication and Attention to Detail Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following legal practice areas is valuable: Litigation and Dispute ResolutionCorporate and Commercial LawEmployment and Labor LawPersonal Injury and Insurance LawCriminal and Family LawImmigration LawIntellectual Property LawHealthcare and Regulatory LawSecurities and Financial Services LawReal Estate and Property LawTax LawPrivacy and Data ProtectionEnvironmental and Administrative LawCompliance and Regulatory Affairs Additional advantages include experience reviewing complex legal documents, evaluating competing legal arguments, identifying substantive legal errors, or conducting detailed legal quality assessments. Familiarity with legal technology, AI-assisted legal research, or artificial intelligence evaluation workflows is beneficial but not required.