Legal Expert (Intellectual Property)

Role Title: Legal Expert (Intellectual Property)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Legal Experts (Intellectual Property) to support a customer-facing project focused on legal data annotation across patents, IP litigation, trademarks, copyright, licensing, and trade secrets. 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.

Scope of Work

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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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