Junior Lawyer

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zekai is seeking a Junior Lawyer for a remote, contractor role focused on training AI-related legal datasets. You will review and annotate legal documents, ensure Bluebook accuracy, and provide clear feedback on arguments and precedents.

Ideal candidates have a U.S. JD, law review experience, strong editorial skills, and the ability to work independently with tight timelines. Remote collaboration with project managers and legal experts is essential.

Qualifikationen

• JD from a U.S. law school; JD holders with strong academic credentials encouraged.
• Law review/editor experience preferred (required for students).

Aufgaben

• Review and annotate complex legal documents for clarity, accuracy and U.S. standards.
• Conduct cite-checking and ensure strict adherence to Bluebook format.
• Curate, edit, and evaluate legal writing samples for AI training datasets.
• Provide detailed feedback on legal arguments, structure and precedents.
• Summarize intricate legal concepts in clear language for algorithmic understanding.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers and legal experts to meet deliverables.
• Contribute to QA by validating AI outputs against legal accuracy.

Kenntnisse

Bluebook citation

Legal research

Editing

Legal writing

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Role Title: Junior Lawyer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Junior Lawyers to contribute to a customer’s project focused on enhancing legal AI systems. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Review and annotate complex legal documents, agreements, and case law materials for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. legal standards.
• Conduct cite-checking and ensure strict adherence to Bluebook citation format throughout legal texts.
• Curate, edit, and evaluate legal writing samples to help develop datasets for AI training purposes.
• Provide detailed feedback on legal arguments, logical structure, and use of precedent within sample documents.
• Summarize intricate legal concepts in clear, concise language suitable for algorithmic understanding.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers and legal experts to meet project deliverables and quality benchmarks.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes by validating AI outputs against legal accuracy and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a U.S. law school with a J.D. degree; strong preference for alumni or current students of T14 law schools.
• Experience as a law review or legal journal editor, with demonstrated commitment to editorial excellence (required for law students).
• Exceptional Bluebook citation and legal cite-checking skills.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Experience with document review, legal analysis, or paralegal tasks in the U.S. legal system.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering high-quality, accurate outputs within defined timelines.
• Strong interest in technology, innovation, and its applications to legal research and practice.

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