Criminal Lawyer

RemoteJobsOne; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 3,214,000 - 9,184,000; Part time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a Criminal Lawyer with BigLaw experience for a fully remote contractor role. You will analyze criminal law documents and prepare high-quality input to train AI systems.

Applicants should hold a JD or LLM and active bar membership, with strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex issues for clear, real‑world application. Remote collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Substantial experience practicing criminal law, particularly within BigLaw or major law firm environments.
• Proven expertise in legal research, analysis, and writing in criminal matters.
• Ability to review and synthesize large volumes of legal information with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain nuanced legal issues.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and sound legal judgment.
• Interest or experience in legal technology and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret criminal law documents, including statutes, case law, and court filings, to extract relevant insights.
• Review and edit complex legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with established standards.
• Summarize legal arguments, decisions, and procedural issues for use in training legal AI models.
• Distill and articulate intricate legal concepts and reasoning into concise, accessible language.
• Provide actionable feedback on legal content to ensure accuracy and real-world applicability.
• Stay current with developments in criminal law and integrate new knowledge into project tasks.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams using digital platforms to deliver project milestones.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

JD or LLM

Job description

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This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in South Africa.

Pay: $140–$400/hr

Role Title: Criminal Lawyer (BigLaw Firms)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging Criminal Lawyers with experience in BigLaw Firms to contribute to a unique customer project at the intersection of law and technology. 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

1. Analyze and interpret criminal law documents, including statutes, case law, and court filings, to extract relevant insights.
2. Review and edit complex legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with established standards.
3. Summarize legal arguments, decisions, and procedural issues for use in training legal AI models.
4. Distill and articulate intricate legal concepts and reasoning into concise, accessible language.
5. Provide actionable feedback on legal content to ensure accuracy and real-world applicability.
6. Stay current with developments in criminal law and integrate new knowledge into project tasks.
7. Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams using digital platforms to deliver project milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

1. JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
2. Substantial experience practicing criminal law, particularly within BigLaw or major law firm environments.
3. Demonstrated expertise in legal research, analysis, and writing in the context of criminal matters.
4. Proven ability to review and synthesize large volumes of legal information with exceptional attention to detail.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for explaining nuanced legal issues.
6. Commitment to the highest ethical standards and sound legal judgment.
7. Interest or experience in legal technology and willingness to adapt to new digital platforms for remote collaboration.