Criminal Defense Attorney (BigLaw Firms)

Apply criminal defense expertise to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems through accurate, practice-based legal analysis. This remote contract opportunity draws on experience handling complex criminal matters in BigLaw or other major law firm settings. Prior AI experience is not required.

• Analyze complex criminal-law scenarios and develop detailed resolution frameworks.
• Draft, review, and refine legal materials, including pleadings, motions, and trial strategies.
• Assess case materials for legal issues, arguments, and procedural considerations.
• Evaluate ethical issues in criminal defense practice and define best practices for AI learning modules.
• Provide expert commentary on trial advocacy and courtroom procedure.
• Create realistic simulation exercises based on criminal defense practice for AI model training.
• Work with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to maintain accurate, relevant deliverables.

• Extensive criminal defense experience as a specialist in BigLaw or major law firms.
• Demonstrated litigation and trial advocacy experience involving complex criminal matters.
• Strong criminal-law knowledge, legal writing, case analysis, reasoning, and ethical judgment.
• Deep understanding of ethical standards and best practices in criminal defense.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, or teaching case strategy and procedural safeguards.
• Familiarity with technology-assisted legal research and digital case-management tools.
• A record of contributing to professional development, legal education, or legal innovation initiatives.

• Remote, independent-contractor engagement.

• $140 to $400 per hour.