Associate Attorney Civil Rights Jobs in Merrick, NY

Specialised Part-Time Consulting Opportunity for US-Based AttorneysWe are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for US-based attorneys with significant experience in public interest law, civil litigation, nonprofit advocacy, impact litigation, and access-to-justice matters.

This short-term role supports an AI research initiative focused on improving legal reasoning across housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, bankruptcy, and related civil justice matters. Selected professionals will evaluate AI-generated analyses, identify legal and procedural weaknesses, assess litigation strategy, and provide structured feedback grounded in real-world civil advocacy experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesCivil Legal Analysis ReviewReview AI-generated legal analyses for legal accuracy, completeness, and practical usefulnessAssess issue spotting, application of law to facts, and the quality of legal conclusionsIdentify unsupported assumptions, missed claims or defences, and material reasoning gapsEvaluate whether responses reflect realistic public interest and civil litigation practiceCivil Justice Scenario EvaluationReview scenarios involving housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, and bankruptcyAssess available remedies, procedural requirements, deadlines, and client-centred considerationsIdentify legal issues affecting low-income, underserved, or otherwise vulnerable individualsEvaluate whether guidance appropriately addresses jurisdictional and factual limitationsProcedural & Litigation Strategy AssessmentReview filing requirements, evidentiary considerations, hearing procedures, and litigation strategyAssess whether proposed legal approaches are procedurally sound and practically achievableIdentify missing procedural steps, inappropriate recommendations, and litigation risksConsider negotiation, administrative, trial, appellate, and systemic advocacy options where relevantStructured Feedback & Quality CalibrationDeliver clear written evaluations explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each responseRecommend specific improvements to legal reasoning, procedural analysis, and strategyApply consistent evaluation standards across varied civil justice scenariosCollaborate with legal and research specialists to improve reference materials and evaluation criteriaIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have: At least 5 years of professional experience in public interest law, civil litigation, nonprofit advocacy, or impact litigationActive admission to practise law in at least one US jurisdictionStrong experience representing or advising clients in civil legal mattersExpertise in housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, bankruptcy, or related practice areasExperience evaluating legal reasoning, litigation strategy, and procedural guidanceExcellent legal writing, analytical judgment, and attention to detailAbility to provide precise, structured, and practical written feedbackAvailability to contribute approximately 15 hours per weekEducational BackgroundA Juris Doctor degree is requiredActive US bar admission is requiredAdditional education or training in civil procedure, public interest law, access to justice, or litigation may be valuableExperience within a nonprofit legal organisation, civil rights practice, legal aid provider, or impact litigation firm is highly relevantNice to HaveExperience with employment law, elder law, disability rights, or other civil rights mattersBackground in policy advocacy, legislative work, systemic reform, or class-action litigationExperience supervising attorneys, legal fellows, law students, or multidisciplinary advocacy teamsFamiliarity with legal aid programmes, court-access initiatives, or community legal servicesExperience developing litigation resources, legal training materials, or evaluation frameworksInterest or prior involvement in legal technology, AI-assisted legal research, or structured legal evaluationExperience collaborating with policy specialists, researchers, technologists, or community organisationsWhy This OpportunityApply public interest and civil litigation expertise to an emerging legal research initiativeHelp improve AI-generated legal reasoning across important civil justice mattersEvaluate realistic scenarios involving litigation, procedural strategy, and access to justiceContribute practical insights grounded in direct client advocacy and systemic legal workParticipate in an intellectually engaging short-term project with competitive compensationContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingAvailable to professionals based in the United StatesExpected commitment of approximately 15 hours per weekEstimated project duration of approximately 2–3 weeksCompetitive compensation of up to $145 per hour depending on expertise and project scopeActive US bar admission and a Juris Doctor degree are requiredWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseWork may include legal-response evaluation, procedural review, litigation-strategy assessment, structured feedback, and calibration activitiesProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionAbout the PlatformThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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