We are looking for Legal Expert (Intellectual Property) candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.
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 you need
- 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.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with legal data analysis, annotation tools, or legal technology platforms.
- Ability to provide actionable, constructive feedback and adapt to evolving project guidelines.
- Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in managing complex legal assignments.
Expertise
Who you work with
Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.
Pay and hours
This role pays $80–$130/hr. The work is remote. That is about 5% below the $110 an hour median for law roles open now.
Who can apply from where
The provider has not confirmed country eligibility. Check the original offer before applying. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.

