Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

DataAnnotation

North Charleston, SC • Remote

$40 - $60/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Join the DataAnnotation team and contribute to developing cutting-edge AI systems, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and setting your own schedule.

We are looking for a Associate Attorney (part-time work from home) to help advance AI development. As a member of DataAnnotation’s Law team, you’ll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals who are driving real-world impact in AI development.

Our platform offers an engaging blend of flexibility and challenge: you’ll work closely with state-of the art AI models to take on legal tasks that include solving challenging problems and synthesizing insights through data analysis and visualization. Your work directly contributes to refining intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and evolve. Some team members fit this work alongside a full-time role, while others treat it as their primary focus, choosing projects and schedules that align with their availability and goals.

To get started, once you sign up for an account, you'll take a short assessment (this serves as our version of an interview). If you pass that assessment, you’ll receive an email confirmation, and paid work will become available to you through our platform.

We are interested in a wide range of expertise, so relevant backgrounds include:

  • Corporate law
  • Criminal law
  • Civil litigation
  • Constitutional law
  • Administrative law
  • Environmental law
  • Family law
  • Intellectual property law
  • Tax law
  • Labor and employment law
  • Immigration law
  • Real estate law
  • Health law
  • Entertainment law
  • Human rights law
  • International law
  • Cybersecurity and privacy law
  • Contract law
  • Securities law
  • Bankruptcy law
  • Alternative dispute resolution

Benefits:

  • You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
  • You can work on your own schedule
  • Projects are paid hourly starting at $50–$60 USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

  • Give AI chatbots diverse and complex legal problems and evaluate their outputs
  • Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

  • Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
  • Must have at least 5+ years of law experience
  • Must be a law school graduate

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Associate Attorney?

A: To succeed as an Associate Attorney, key technical skills include proficiency in legal research, contract review, and litigation procedures, as well as knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Soft skills such as strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent time management and organizational skills, are also crucial for success in this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Associate Attorneys can effectively support senior attorneys, manage cases, and contribute to the growth and success of their law firm or organization.

Q: What is the career path for a Associate Attorney?

A: A typical career progression for an Associate Attorney involves starting as a Junior Associate, where they assist senior attorneys with case preparation and research, then advancing to a Senior Associate role, where they take on more complex cases and lead smaller teams. Along the way, they develop key skills such as litigation, negotiation, and leadership, as well as opportunities to specialize in a particular area of law. Ultimately, Associate Attorneys can progress to Partner or Senior Counsel roles, or transition into in-house counsel positions, government roles, or academia, leveraging their expertise and experience to drive their long-term career growth.