Legal Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for experienced US Legal Domain Experts specialising in Family Law and Estate Succession Law to support legal research, content review, legal analysis, and AI/data-related projects. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of applicable US federal and state laws, legal terminology, case law, statutes, regulations, and practical legal procedures relating to family matters, wills, trusts, probate, and succession.

Key Areas of Expertise

Family Law

• Marriage, divorce, and legal separation
• Child custody and visitation
• Child and spousal support
• Adoption and guardianship
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Property and asset division
• Domestic relations and family disputes
• Paternity and parental rights
• Protection orders and domestic relations proceedings
• Relevant state-specific family law procedures

Estate Succession & Probate Law

• Wills and testamentary documents
• Intestate and intestate succession
• Trusts and trust administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Executor and administrator responsibilities
• Beneficiary rights and inheritance
• Estate distribution and succession planning
• Powers of attorney and advance directives
• Estate disputes and contested wills
• Guardianship and conservatorship
• Relevant federal and state estate laws

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed legal research using authoritative US legal sources
• Analyse statutes, regulations, case law, court decisions, and legal documents
• Review and validate legal content for accuracy, relevance, and jurisdictional applicability
• Identify differences between federal and state-specific legal requirements
• Provide clear and well-supported legal explanations
• Assist with legal content evaluation and AI/data annotation tasks
• Identify legal inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or jurisdictional issues
• Apply appropriate legal reasoning to complex family and estate succession scenarios
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgement

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M., or equivalent recognised US legal qualification
• Active US Bar admission preferred/required, depending on the assignment
• 3+ years of professional experience in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Succession Law, or related practice areas
• Strong understanding of US legal terminology and legal research methodologies
• Experience working with state-specific US laws and court procedures
• Excellent written and analytical communication skills
• Ability to independently interpret and evaluate complex legal materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle legal distinctions

Preferred Background

Candidates currently working or previously working as:

• Licensed US Attorneys
• Family Law Attorneys
• Estate Planning Attorneys
• Probate Attorneys
• Trust & Estate Attorneys
• Private Client Attorneys
• Senior Legal Researchers
• Legal Consultants with relevant US jurisdictional experience