Attorney Editor (contract)

Thomson Reuters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomson Reuters, a leader in legal tech, seeks a licensed U.S. attorney for a remote contract role as Attorney Editor – TR Labs – Legal Tech. You will review AI/LLM outputs for accuracy and quality, interpreting complex legal concepts and providing actionable feedback.

Required JD with active U.S. bar admission and 3+ years of practice, plus strong research, writing, and communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and internal Thomson Reuters tools is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active admission to a U.S. state Bar.
• At least 3 years of attorney experience in law firm or in-house counsel.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and grade AI/LLM outputs for legal accuracy and quality.
• Analyze model responses and provide legal interpretation and feedback.
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to responsibilities.
• Collaborate with team meetings and performance evaluations.
• Learn and use Thomson Reuters internal systems and tools.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Tech savvy

Education

J.D. and active admission to a U.S. state Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Attorney Editor – TR Labs – Legal Tech (Contract)

Location: Remote (US)

Employment Type: Contractor

About the Role

TR Labs is looking for licensed U.S. attorneys to support the development of Thomson Reuters' artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs). This contract role combines legal expertise with emerging AI technology, helping improve the accuracy and quality of AI-powered legal products.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and grade AI/LLM model outputs for legal accuracy and quality
• Analyze model responses and provide legal interpretation and feedback
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to your area of responsibility
• Participate in team meetings, collaboration sessions, and performance evaluations
• Build knowledge of Thomson Reuters legal products and competitor offerings
• Prioritize work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team
• Learn and use Thomson Reuters' internal systems and tools required for the role

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. and active admission to a U.S. state Bar
• At least 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney in a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret, organize, and communicate complex legal concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Ability to learn new software and internal tools quickly
• Interest in AI and emerging legal technology

Preferred

• Experience evaluating or grading AI/LLM outputs or creating legal benchmark evaluations
• Experience with Thomson Reuters products such as Westlaw, Practical Law, or Document Intelligence

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40-$50/hr USD
• Our optional benefits can include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.