BigLaw lawyers (Litigation/Corporate/M&A)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$140–$400/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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Role Title: BigLaw lawyers (Litigation/Corporate/M&A) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging lawyers to contribute their subject-matter expertise in support of a customer's project. 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. This opportunity is tailored for legal professionals with mandatory experience working at one or more Vault Law 100 firms. We are seeking candidates with top-tier legal training and exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes legal matters who are interested in applying their expertise in a collaborative, technology-driven environment. Scope of Work
- Conduct comprehensive legal analysis on a variety of US law topics, providing nuanced insights and guidance.
- Perform in-depth legal research to support project objectives and ensure current, accurate information is utilized.
- Draft, review, and edit legal content, including memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other relevant documents.
- Assess and provide structured feedback on legal texts for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
- Participate in remote, multidisciplinary collaboration to refine project deliverables and address complex legal scenarios.
- Contribute to content quality assurance by spotting errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in legal materials.
- Apply meticulous attention to detail to maintain exceptionally high standards in all submissions. Preferred Qualifications
- Active license to practice law with strong academic credentials.
- Current or prior experience at a top-tier US law firm, with exposure to varied practice areas.
- Proven abilities in legal analysis, research, and drafting across a range of legal subjects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in legal content review.
- Track record of successful remote collaboration and participation in multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience with quality assurance and rubric-based evaluation of legal documents is a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to precision, accuracy, and upholding legal best practices in all work.
Requirements
- legal analysis
- legal research
- legal drafting
- written communication
- verbal communication
- content review
- quality assurance
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal analysis on a variety of US law topics, providing nuanced insights and guidance.
- Perform in-depth legal research to support project objectives and ensure current, accurate information is utilized.
- Draft, review, and edit legal content, including memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other relevant documents.
- Assess and provide structured feedback on legal texts for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
Why this role
Micro1's BigLaw lawyers (Litigation/Corporate/M&A) role pays $140-$400 per hour for attorneys contributing legal analysis, research and drafting across litigation, corporate and M&A practice areas. The project treats legal content review as its own quality assurance discipline, so attention to detail matters alongside the underlying legal expertise. This opportunity is scoped for attorneys with the multidisciplinary background a BigLaw associate typically carries.
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Common questions
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does Legal work look like for a BigLaw lawyers (Litigation/Corporate/M&A)?
Tasks here are scoped to Legal, not generic labeling. As a BigLaw lawyers (Litigation/Corporate/M&A), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Legal) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Legal background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
legal analysis, legal research, legal drafting, and written communication are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 100 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $140–$400/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.