Law Expert

About the Role

We seek legal research professionals with deep expertise in Westlaw to critically assess AI-generated legal research. This involves validating legal authorities and contributing to the development of AI reasoning in complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Critically assess AI-created legal research to ensure it meets professional standards.
• Confirm that referenced cases, statutes, and regulations are accurate, up to date, and still good law.
• Spot incorrect citations, misrepresented rulings, outdated legal authority, and omitted controlling precedents.
• Differentiate between binding and persuasive authority and provide comprehensive written justifications for evaluations.
• Support AI improvement by delivering structured feedback and engaging in calibration processes.

Candidate Profile

• Possess at least 2 years of professional legal experience, ideally in litigation or research-focused positions, or as a law librarian/legal researcher involved in substantive legal research.
• Regular professional use of Westlaw in current or recent roles.
• Competent in validating case law, statutes, regulations, and citations utilizing KeyCite and other Westlaw tools.
• Hold a Juris Doctor degree with bar admission or an MLIS (or similar qualification) alongside practical law librarian or legal research credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a judicial law clerk or research attorney.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Lex Machina, PACER, Practical Law, or comparable advanced tools.
• Expertise in conducting multi-jurisdiction or nationwide legal research.
• Background in areas including commercial litigation, appellate law, employment, regulatory, or government practice.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranging from $75 to $150 based on experience and expertise.