Remote U.S. Civil Litigation & Trial Practice Counsel — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

ZR Talent Group has an active remote opening for a Remote U.S. Civil Litigation & Trial Practice Counsel — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($100 - $160/hour). This flexible work-from-home role pairs experienced practitioners in Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases with leading machine learning laboratories to author high-difficulty prompts, verify factual and technical rigor, and refine multi-step reasoning outputs.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Apply legal reasoning and litigation experience to evaluate, refine, and enhance model-generated legal content, such as briefs, arguments, and memos.
• Review and assess AI outputs for factual and legal accuracy, analytical rigor, and adherence to professional standards.
• Provide detailed, written feedback identifying errors, logical inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in legal responses.
• Contribute expert judgment on ambiguous or complex edge cases, informing model calibration for nuanced legal issues.
• Draft or edit sample legal language and arguments to strengthen model understanding of varied litigation and practice scenarios.
• Collaborate asynchronously with a cross-functional project team, incorporating iterative feedback and delivering clear written communication.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–15 years of post-JD legal experience, with a strong preference for trial, appellate, or litigation specialists.
• Judicial clerkship experience at the federal or state level (trial or appellate courts) is highly valued.
• Proven expertise in legal writing, with experience as a law journal editor or published legal author considered a plus.
• Substantial trial experience, federal court admissions, or appellate practice background enhances your candidacy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts with clarity, precision, and professionalism.
• Prior instruction or teaching experience in legal education (law school faculty, adjunct, lecturer, or fellow) is desirable.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $100 - $160/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 50 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases, Legal Writing, Communication Precision