Litigation Attorney (US)

micro1; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking skilled Litigation Attorneys to collaborate on a cutting-edge AI evaluation project. This contractor role focuses on real-world litigation drafting for commercial disputes, under the direction of senior lawyers, delivering partner-ready drafts with practical, output-quality results.

You will draft motions, briefs, discovery and related documents, develop a consistent case theory, incorporate feedback promptly, and flag issues for escalation.

Qualifications

• JD required with Bar admission in the US.
• Post‑JD litigation experience of at least 3 years.
• Ability to craft litigation documents across commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, briefs, demand letters, and discovery documents.
• Develop and maintain a coherent case theory and posture.
• Incorporate detailed senior feedback with minimal redirection.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

English writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

US Bar admission

Job description

Role Title: Litigation Attorney (US)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - United States.

micro1 is engaging Litigation Attorneys to contribute their expertise to a cutting-edge project involving real-world litigation drafting for an advanced AI evaluation initiative. 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. You will craft litigation work product across commercial disputes, operating under the direction of senior legal professionals and with emphasis on practical, deliverable-quality output. This opportunity is ideal for litigation practitioners who thrive in producing meticulous, partner-ready drafts while navigating evolving case theory and dynamic fact patterns.

Scope of Work

1. Draft litigation work product turn-by-turn, including motions, briefs, demand letters, and discovery documents as assigned.
2. Develop and maintain coherent case theory and posture throughout the dispute lifecycle in response to simulated opposing counsel moves.
3. Incorporate detailed senior feedback with minimal need for redirection, iterating on drafts in line with project requirements.
4. Create rubric items alongside each submission, clearly outlining the hallmarks of a robust legal response.
5. Identify and flag procedural ambiguities, missing facts, or substantive issues for escalation to project leads.
6. Follow direction from senior attorneys for each drafting turn, mirroring real-world mentor-mentee collaboration in complex litigation practice.
7. Deliver work that demonstrates fluency in legal drafting, tailored to commercial contract, shareholder/LLC, or real estate litigation contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Active or lapsed bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction, with a Juris Doctor degree.
2. A minimum of 3 years of post-JD litigation experience, including hands-on drafting, discovery, and motion practice.
3. Demonstrated ability to draft effective litigation documents in commercial contract, shareholder/LLC, or commercial real estate disputes.
4. Expertise in legal writing with native-level command of English and mastery of legal register.
5. Experience working efficiently to prescribed specifications and integrating feedback promptly.
6. Background in a law firm environment (BigLaw, boutique, or mid-market firm) preferred.
7. Experience with multiple matter types in the listed practice areas, AI model training or evaluation, or federal court practice, is a plus.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.