Legal Expert (Intellectual Property)

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Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years

Job description

Contractor role for Legal Experts in Intellectual Property to support a customer-facing legal data annotation project, applying IP expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

At a glance

Employment
Contract · Independent contractor
Work mode
Remote

What you'll do

  • Analyze and annotate complex legal documents pertaining to patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, and trade secret matters.
  • Review litigation materials and summarize case law or outcomes relevant to intellectual property disputes.
  • Identify, extract, and label key legal concepts and data points in accordance with detailed project guidelines.
  • Draft detailed explanations to clarify legal rationale and distinctions for AI model understanding.
  • Provide written feedback on annotation standards, ambiguity, or project requirements to enhance data quality.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and other legal professionals to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive legal information in line with best practices.

What we're looking for

Nice to have

  • Active bar admission and legal practice experience in the United States, with a focus on intellectual property law.
  • Demonstrated expertise in patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark, copyright, licensing, and/or trade secret protection.
  • Strong analytical and research capabilities, with experience interpreting legal documents and case law.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a meticulous approach to legal annotation and review.
  • Familiarity with legal data analysis, annotation tools, or legal technology platforms (a plus but not essential).
  • Ability to provide actionable, constructive feedback and adapt to evolving project guidelines.
  • Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in managing complex legal assignments.

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