Telecommute U.S. Federal & State Trial Practice Litigation Counsel — Distributed Talent Network

Partner with SMR Talent Collective from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, or Ireland as a remote Telecommute U.S. Federal & State Trial Practice Litigation Counsel — Distributed Talent Network ($100 - $160/hour). This specialist role focuses on evaluating AI model outputs, authoring domain-specific rubrics, and validating technical workflows involving Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases.

Project Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases, Legal Writing, Communication Precision.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.

Required Expertise

• 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 Band: $100 - $160/hour

Rate Structure & Remote Benefits

• Compensation Rate: $100 - $160/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Legal Reasoning, Litigation & Practice Expertise, Analytical Rigor, Calibration in Ambiguous Cases, Legal Writing, Communication Precision
• Hiring Agency: SMR Talent Collective

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