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Legal Expert (Intellectual Property)

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.

Median pay for law roles: $110/hr

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.

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