Litigation Associate - Remote

YO AI Labs; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks an experienced Litigator in a remote, part-time role to support a project evaluating AI-generated legal advocacy.

You'll draft and assess federal motions, review AI responses, and help build scoring frameworks to guide training and product teams, emphasizing precision and legal rigor.

Applicants should have substantial federal civil litigation experience and a proven track record shaping effective legal writing and strategy.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience handling civil litigation in federal court.
• Demonstrated record of at least 3 successful motions in federal civil litigation, supported by court orders or docket entries.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate legal arguments and translate litigation expertise into clear, actionable feedback.
• Strong understanding of federal civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Interest in the intersection of law and technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft and evaluate litigation motions, briefs, and legal strategy exercises.
• Review AI-generated responses to federal litigation scenarios.
• Assess legal arguments, use of authority, factual analysis, organization, and persuasive writing.
• Develop objective evaluation criteria and grading frameworks for AI-generated legal work.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve AI performance.
• Collaborate with research and product teams to refine legal AI guidelines and training materials.

Skills

Motion Drafting

Federal Litigation

Civil Litigation

Federal Court Experience

Civil Procedure

Legal Research & Writing

Trial & Litigation Strategy

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Job description

AI Legal Fellow — Litigation & Motion Practice

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Engagement: Part-Time, Project-Based

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Litigators with strong federal civil litigation and motion-practice experience to support a specialized project focused on evaluating and improving AI-generated legal advocacy.

Fellows will review AI-generated legal work, assess the quality of arguments and authorities, and provide expert feedback to improve legal reasoning, writing, and litigation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and evaluate litigation motions, briefs, and legal strategy exercises.
• Review AI-generated responses to federal litigation scenarios.
• Assess legal arguments, use of authority, factual analysis, organization, and persuasive writing.
• Develop objective evaluation criteria and grading frameworks for AI-generated legal work.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve AI performance.
• Collaborate with research and product teams to refine legal AI guidelines and training materials.

Required Skills

• Motion Drafting
• Federal Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Federal Court Experience
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Research & Writing
• Trial & Litigation Strategy
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Qualifications

• Substantial experience handling civil litigation in federal court, including motion practice, briefing, and case strategy.
• Demonstrated record of at least 3 successful motions in federal civil litigation, supported by court orders, docket entries, or similar documentation.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate legal arguments and translate litigation expertise into clear, actionable feedback.
• Strong understanding of federal civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Interest in the intersection of law and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, legal technology, or legal training initiatives.
• Experience handling multiple motion types, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and discovery motions.
• Experience evaluating or developing legal writing standards and frameworks.

Project Details

• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Engagement: Contractor / Part-Time
• Schedule: Flexible
• AI Experience: Preferred, but not required