Lawyer, US Licensed

Weekday (YC W21)

. Analyze complex legal scenarios involving litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory requirements, and compliance matters .

Posted 10/20/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100 - $170 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal analysis, including evaluating AI-generated legal outputs and providing actionable corrections. Proficient in legal writing, document review, and maintaining professional judgment in complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive Law LicenseLegal Research and AnalysisLegal Writing and Document ReviewAI-Generated Legal Output Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Legal Reasoning and Issue SpottingContract and Legal Document AnalysisCritical Thinking and Risk AssessmentAttention to DetailAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationProfessional JudgmentIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

LitigationCorporate TransactionsRegulatory RequirementsCompliance MattersLegal Soundness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex legal scenarios involving litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory requirements, and compliance matters
Identify relevant legal issues, applicable principles, potential risks, and critical facts
Evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, arguments, contracts, and other legal documents for factual accuracy, legal soundness, completeness, and practical relevance
Identify incorrect legal interpretations, unsupported conclusions, missing information, inconsistent reasoning, and weaknesses in legal arguments
Apply professional expertise to nuanced legal questions, considering statutes, regulations, case law, factual circumstances, and competing interpretations
Assess AI-generated outputs against established evaluation criteria for legal accuracy, consistency, and overall quality
Provide clear, detailed, and actionable corrections to improve the legal reasoning and reliability of AI systems
Communicate findings in a structured manner, explaining legal issues, reasoning gaps, and recommended improvements
Manage assigned tasks independently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professional responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia
More than 3 years of substantive legal practice experience following completion of the J.D.
Strong legal reasoning, issue-spotting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Proven ability to interpret legal authorities, assess competing arguments, and identify substantive legal issues
Excellent legal writing, document review, and written English communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate, well-supported assessments
Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-based environment
Sound professional judgment when evaluating complex, fact-sensitive, or ambiguous legal matters
U.S. Bar Admission and Active Law License
Legal Research and Analysis
Legal Reasoning and Issue Spotting
Legal Writing and Document Review
Contract and Legal Document Analysis
Critical Thinking and Risk Assessment
AI-Generated Legal Output Evaluation
Written Communication and Attention to Detail