AI training contract
Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms)
Legal · USD 140-400 an hour. · 10 openings
Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms) is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in legal. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. This role is gated on vault law 100 firm experience. Applications without it are not considered, and the requirement is stated here because the original advert usually carries it well below the rate.
What it pays. USD 140 to USD 400 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing says this role is remote and names no country. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Yemen. So this page lists every other country as eligible, on the strength of that rule and not of anything this listing says. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 10 openings on this role.
Skills named: criminal law, trial advocacy, legal writing, case analysis, ethical judgment.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Criminal Defense Attorneys (BigLaw Firms) to contribute to a customer’s project focused on legal innovation. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work Analyze complex criminal law scenarios and provide detailed frameworks for resolution. Draft, review, and refine legal content, including pleadings, motions, and trial strategies. Assess case materials to identify key legal issues, arguments, and procedural considerations. Evaluate ethical dimensions of criminal defense practice and outline best practices for AI learning modules. Deliver expert commentary on trial advocacy techniques and courtroom procedures. Create high-fidelity simulation exercises reflecting real-world legal practice for use in AI model training. Collaborate with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of deliverables. Preferred Qualifications Extensive background as a criminal defense specialist in BigLaw or major law firms. Proven litigation and trial advocacy experience in complex criminal matters. Exceptional skills in legal writing, analysis, and reasoning. Strong grasp of ethical standards and best practices in criminal law defense. Experience reviewing, preparing, or teaching case strategy and procedural safeguards. Familiarity with technology-assisted legal research and digital case management. Track record of contributing to professional development, legal education, or innovation initiatives.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.