Legal Analyst – Remote Contract (up to $135/hr)

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Analyst to support AI research labs by reviewing and annotating U.S. court opinions and legal filings. This remote contract role offers flexible hours and competitive hourly rates.

Key responsibilities

• Review and annotate U.S. court opinions and legal filings sourced from CourtListener.
• Apply legal judgment to evaluate case outcomes, reasoning quality, and document classification.
• Author legal reasoning problems grounded in real court opinions, orders, and judicial records.
• Support the development of AI systems trained on legal reasoning and judicial language.
• Complete structured tasks with consistency and accuracy.

Required profile

• 3+ years of professional experience practicing law at a law firm, in‑house legal department, government agency, or legal research organization.
• J.D., LL.M., or equivalent legal degree from a top U.S. university.
• Experience with U.S. federal or state court systems.
• Strong reading comprehension of legal texts.
• Ability to commit 15 hours per week.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly compensation ranging from $55 to $135.
• Fully remote work.
• Flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.