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Legal Editor

Jobrapido · Multiple locations · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

Our client is seeking a Legal Editor to support a cutting-edge AI and legal technology initiative. This fully remote opportunity is open to licensed U.S. attorneys who will review and evaluate AI-generated legal content, including briefs, memoranda, legal research responses, case summaries, and statutory analyses. In this role, you'll help improve the accuracy and quality of AI-generated legal work by assessing content, verifying legal citations, providing detailed feedback, and supporting model training efforts.

This role is ideal for attorneys with 1-5 years of litigation experience. You'll leverage your legal research, writing, and analytical skills to review complex legal content, work within Excel and other software tools, and provide structured evaluations of AI-generated outputs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, comfortable learning new technology, and capable of producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Duration: 3 months

Required Skills & Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
1-5 years of litigation experience
Strong legal research, legal writing, and legal analysis skills
Experience reviewing legal documents, case law, statutes, briefs, motions, and memoranda
Working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet tools
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to learn new software and technology platforms quickly
Experience providing detailed feedback, analysis, and quality assessments
Ability to manage workload independently and meet productivity targets
Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment

Desired Skills & Experience
Transactional legal experience
Experience drafting legal briefs, motions, or memoranda
Familiarity with legal research platforms and legal technology tools
Experience verifying citations and legal authorities
Prior editorial, quality assurance, or content review experience
Experience evaluating complex legal content for accuracy and completeness
Interest in artificial intelligence and emerging legal technology
Advanced legal degree or specialized legal expertise
Recently retired attorneys with relevant experience are encouraged to apply