Litigation Associate - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Part-Time engagement

Contractor role

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced AI Legal Fellow with a focus on litigation and motion practice to support a project evaluating AI-generated legal advocacy.

The role involves reviewing AI-produced filings, critiquing arguments and authorities, and providing actionable feedback to improve legal reasoning and strategy while working remotely on a part-time, contractor basis.

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.

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