Subject Matter Expert - Legal
Turing • Remote • Posted 11 days ago
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Pay Rate
$50/task
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11d ago
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About Turing
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L
Role Overview
We’re hiring experienced legal professionals to evaluate and improve how AI systems handle legal research, contracts, litigation workflows, and legal operations. You’ll use your hands-on experience with tools like LexisNexis, Litify, DocuSign, and NetDocuments to create realistic legal scenarios, assess AI outputs, and improve model accuracy.
What does day-to-day life look like?
Create legal workflow prompts and synthetic case/contract scenarios Evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning, citations, and workflows Identify edge cases such as missed deadlines, hallucinated citations, contract conflicts, and billing discrepancies Build evaluation rubrics and expert reasoning traces
Requirements
4–9+ years in legal research, litigation, contracts, legal ops, or legal systems Strong experience with LexisNexis, Litify, DocuSign, and/or NetDocuments Excellent legal writing and analytical skills Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude JD, paralegal certification, or legal ops experience preferred
Nice to have
AI evaluation or RLHF experience Experience with Clio, Westlaw, Relativity, Ironclad, or iManage Understanding of legal ethics, privilege, and AI compliance
Perks of Freelancing With Turing
Work in a fully remote environment.
Offer Details
Commitments Required: 40 hours per week with overlap of 4 hours with PST. Engagement Type: Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave) Duration of contract : 4 weeks; [expected start date is next week]
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Legal
Compensation Analysis
Shape the "brain" of future AI. By working as a Subject Matter Expert - Legal, you ensure that future models understand the nuance of your field. At $50/hr, it's a lucrative way to preserve the integrity of your profession in the digital age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a software engineer?
Not anymore. Turing built its reputation matching senior engineers with Silicon Valley companies, but they have heavily pivoted into AGI infrastructure. They now hire non-engineering domain experts, technical writers, and researchers for post-training data annotation and RLHF. A strong analytical background and excellent English are required, but you do not need to code.
How does matching work?
Turing calls it the 'Intelligent Talent Cloud.' You build a profile and go through deep vetting — automated tests, an AI-powered interview, and practical skill assessments. Once vetted, Turing's algorithm automatically surfaces you to partner companies (Fortune 500s and top AI labs). You don't browse job boards or bid on work — matches come to you.
How does payment work?
You are hired as an independent contractor, responsible for your own local taxes. Turing collects payment from the client and pays you monthly in USD via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank/wire transfer. Monthly pay is standard for long-term contract roles — if you need weekly cash flow, this structure requires adjustment.
Is this traditional consulting?
Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.
Why is the pay so high?
This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
What is the workload like?
This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.