Law Clerk & AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview Handshake is seeking experienced Law Clerks and legal professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time law firm or court role. You’ll use your real-world legal research and drafting experience to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand legal tasks, reasoning, and professional language. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment. Who This Is For This project is designed for professionals who are already working (or have recently worked) in roles such as: • Law Clerk (judicial, appellate, trial court, or administrative) • Law Firm Law Clerk or graduate/summer law clerk • Legal Researcher or Legal Assistant with substantial research and drafting responsibilities • Paralegal with strong legal research and case support experience This is not a traditional full-time role. You’ll apply once and, if qualified, be considered for part-time, project-based work as new projects become available. What You’ll Do This project involves using your professional experience as a Law Clerk or legal research professional to design job-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world legal work. No prior AI or technical experience is required. Qualifications We’re looking for established professionals with: • 4+ years of professional experience as a Law Clerk or in closely related legal research or support roles • Hands-on experience conducting legal research, drafting or reviewing legal documents, and supporting attorneys, judges, or legal teams • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail • Comfortable working independently and following written guidelines • Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information. Work Model and Project Details • Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role) • Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer • Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project • Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available Work authorization information F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. For more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job