Federal Civil Litigation Attorney

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Federal Civil Litigation Attorney on a 100% remote contract basis. You will review and refine AI-generated motions, assess persuasiveness and structure, and provide actionable feedback to align with real-world court standards.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, active U.S. bar membership, and have proven experience handling federal motions, including drafting and arguing dispositive and summary-judgment submissions, with attention to detail and strong legal writing.

Qualifications

• JD degree with active U.S. bar in good standing.
• Substantial federal civil litigation and motion drafting experience.
• Proven record of winning at least three court motions.
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation or clerking is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Review and compare AI-generated motions for persuasiveness, structure, clarity, tone, and overall quality.
• Rank different versions of legal motions with clear explanations of preferences and reasoning.
• Evaluate whether AI-generated motions meet professional standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Edit and refine legal motions to a ready-to-file standard, with feedback on changes.
• Develop realistic motion-writing assignments based on federal civil litigation scenarios.
• Create evaluation criteria to assess the quality and effectiveness of AI-generated arguments.
• Apply practical litigation experience to identify what makes legal writing persuasive and effective in court.

Skills

Federal civil litigation

Motion drafting

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Appellate litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Role Title: Federal Civil Litigation Attorney

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging experienced Federal Civil Litigation Attorneys to contribute their legal expertise to a cutting-edge AI research initiative. In this role, you'll help improve how next-generation AI systems draft, evaluate, and refine legal arguments and court motions. We're looking for practicing attorneys with strong federal civil litigation experience and a proven track record of successful motion practice. You'll use your professional judgment to assess the quality, persuasiveness, and structure of AI-generated legal writing, providing feedback that reflects real-world litigation standards.

Scope of Work

• Review and compare AI-generated legal motions, assessing their persuasiveness, structure, clarity, tone, and overall quality.
• Rank different versions of legal motions and provide clear explanations of your preferences and reasoning.
• Evaluate whether AI-generated motions meet professional standards and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Edit and refine legal motions to a ready-to-file standard, providing feedback on the changes made.
• Develop realistic motion-writing assignments based on federal civil litigation scenarios.
• Create evaluation criteria to assess the quality and effectiveness of AI-generated legal arguments.
• Apply practical litigation experience to identify what makes legal writing persuasive, well-structured, and effective in court.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active U.S. bar membership in good standing.
• Practicing attorney with substantial hands-on experience in federal civil litigation and motion drafting.
• A proven track record of winning at least three court motions, with the ability to provide supporting court filings during the screening process.
• Strong experience drafting substantive motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, or similar federal court filings.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate legal arguments and clearly explain what makes one approach more effective than another.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in legal reasoning, citation accuracy, document structure, and professional writing standards.
• Experience in appellate litigation or a previous judicial clerkship combined with litigation practice is also highly relevant.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.