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Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms)

micro1

LocationRemote
SeniorityExperienced specialist
Companymicro1
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Compensation

$291k-$832k

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What this posting tells you

Remote contractor role for an experienced criminal defense attorney to analyze legal scenarios, draft and assess legal materials, and create expert content and simulations for AI training. The listing gives a very broad stated salary range but does not explain its compensation structure.

Role lane

Care coordination, Education, Legal, Marketing, Product, Writing and content

Where you can work

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Working hours

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Arrangement

Experienced specialist · Contractor

Required signals
Criminal lawLitigationTrial advocacyLegal writingLegal analysisEthical judgment
Preferred signals
Technology-assisted legal researchDigital case managementLegal educationLegal innovation
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Criminal lawLitigationTrial advocacyLegal writingLegal analysisEthical judgmentTechnology-assisted legal researchDigital case managementLegal educationLegal innovationRemote
Job description

Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms) at micro1

Role Title: Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Criminal Defense Attorneys (BigLaw Firms) to contribute to a customer’s project focused on legal innovation. 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 complex criminal law scenarios and provide detailed frameworks for resolution.

Draft, review, and refine legal content, including pleadings, motions, and trial strategies.

Assess case materials to identify key legal issues, arguments, and procedural considerations.

Evaluate ethical dimensions of criminal defense practice and outline best practices for AI learning modules.

Deliver expert commentary on trial advocacy techniques and courtroom procedures.

Create high-fidelity simulation exercises reflecting real-world legal practice for use in AI model training.

Collaborate with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of deliverables.

Preferred qualifications

Extensive background as a criminal defense specialist in BigLaw or major law firms.

Proven litigation and trial advocacy experience in complex criminal matters.

Exceptional skills in legal writing, analysis, and reasoning.

Strong grasp of ethical standards and best practices in criminal law defense.

Experience reviewing, preparing, or teaching case strategy and procedural safeguards.

Familiarity with technology-assisted legal research and digital case management.

Track record of contributing to professional development, legal education, or innovation initiatives.

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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