Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at micro1 is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role Title: BigLaw lawyers

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1is engaging lawyers to contribute their subject-matter expertise in support of a customer's project. 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.

This opportunity is tailored forlegal professionals with mandatory experience working at one or more Vault Law 100 firms. We are seeking candidates with top-tier legal training and exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes legal matters who are interested in applying their expertise in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

Scope of Work
* Conduct comprehensive legal analysis on a variety of US law topics, providing nuanced insights and guidance.
* Perform in-depth legal research to support project objectives and ensure current, accurate information is utilized.
* Draft, review, and edit legal content, including memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other relevant documents.
* Assess and provide structured feedback on legal texts for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
* Participate in remote, multidisciplinary collaboration to refine project deliverables and address complex legal scenarios.
* Contribute to content quality assurance by spotting errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in legal materials.
* Apply meticulous attention to detail to maintain exceptionally high standards in all submissions.

Preferred Qualifications
* Active license to practice law with strong academic credentials.
* Current or prior experience at a top-tier US law firm, with exposure to varied practice areas.
* Proven abilities in legal analysis, research, and drafting across a range of legal subjects.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in legal content review.
* Track record of successful remote collaboration and participation in multidisciplinary projects.
* Experience with quality assurance and rubric-based evaluation of legal documents is a plus.
* Demonstrated commitment to precision, accuracy, and upholding legal best practices in all work.
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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

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About micro1

micro1 is a company in the marketing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 23 open positions on Hirezar. View all micro1 jobs →