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Criminal Lawyer (BigLaw Firms)

micro1

LocationRemote
SeniorityExperienced
Companymicro1
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Compensation

$291k-$832k

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Requirements and working style

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Education

JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school (preferred), Active bar membership (preferred)

Schedule

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What this posting tells you

Remote contractor role for a criminal lawyer to review and synthesize legal materials, provide feedback, and help train AI systems. BigLaw or major law firm experience is preferred. The listing provides a salary range but does not specify its pay period or whether it is base compensation.

Role lane

Legal, Marketing, Product, Security, Writing and content

Where you can work

Eligible countries are not stated.

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Experienced · Contractor

Required signals
Criminal law expertiseLegal research and analysisLegal writing and editingReviewing statutes, case law, court filings, and legal documentsSummarizing legal arguments, decisions, and procedural issuesDistilling complex legal concepts into concise languageAttention to detailWritten and verbal communicationEthical judgment
Preferred signals
JD or LLMActive bar membershipExperience in BigLaw or major law firm environmentsInterest or experience in legal technology
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  • Required timezone overlap is not stated
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Skills and signals
Criminal law expertiseLegal research and analysisLegal writing and editingReviewing statutes, case law, court filings, and legal documentsSummarizing legal arguments, decisions, and procedural issuesDistilling complex legal concepts into concise languageAttention to detailWritten and verbal communicationEthical judgmentJD or LLMActive bar membershipExperience in BigLaw or major law firm environmentsInterest or experience in legal technologyRemote
Job description

Criminal Lawyer (BigLaw Firms) at micro1

Role Title: Criminal Lawyer (BigLaw Firms)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is 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

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.

Preferred 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.

Demonstrated expertise in legal research, analysis, and writing in the context of criminal matters.

Proven ability to review and synthesize large volumes of legal information with exceptional attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for explaining nuanced legal issues.

Commitment to the highest ethical standards and sound legal judgment.

Interest or experience in legal technology and willingness to adapt to new digital platforms for remote collaboration.

Company context

Working remotely at micro1

micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.

Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Founded
2022
Remote policy

Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.

Application process

Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.

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