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Remote contractor role applying intellectual property legal expertise to annotate and analyze legal documents for AI training. Preferred qualifications include active U.S. bar admission and IP practice experience. The listing-provided salary range is $166,400–$270,400.
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Explore the remote job marketLegal Expert (Intellectual Property) at micro1
Role Title: Legal Expert (Intellectual Property)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Legal Experts (Intellectual Property) to support a customer-facing project focused on legal data annotation across patents, IP litigation, trademarks, copyright, licensing, and trade secrets. 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 annotate complex legal documents pertaining to patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, and trade secret matters.
Review litigation materials and summarize case law or outcomes relevant to intellectual property disputes.
Identify, extract, and label key legal concepts and data points in accordance with detailed project guidelines.
Draft detailed explanations to clarify legal rationale and distinctions for AI model understanding.
Provide written feedback on annotation standards, ambiguity, or project requirements to enhance data quality.
Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and other legal professionals to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive legal information in line with best practices.
Preferred qualifications
Active bar admission and legal practice experience in the United States, with a focus on intellectual property law.
Demonstrated expertise in patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark, copyright, licensing, and/or trade secret protection.
Strong analytical and research capabilities, with experience interpreting legal documents and case law.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a meticulous approach to legal annotation and review.
Familiarity with legal data analysis, annotation tools, or legal technology platforms (a plus but not essential).
Ability to provide actionable, constructive feedback and adapt to evolving project guidelines.
Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in managing complex legal assignments.
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
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.
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.