About the role
From Handshake AI’s listing.
Pay: Up to $110/hour
Overview
Handshake is seeking experienced Lawyers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time law firm, in-house counsel, or government role. You’ll use your real-world legal expertise and professional judgment to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand legal analysis, statutory interpretation, case law reasoning, drafting standards, and professional legal communication.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.
Details
This project involves using your professional experience as a Lawyer to design job-related prompts and review AI-generated responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, clarity, and relevance to real-world legal practice.
Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
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
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active or previously active law license in good standing
Professional experience practicing law in a firm, corporate, or government setting
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Comfort working independently and following written guidelines
Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Who can apply
The listing only says “Remote”. That doesn’t mean worldwide. Check country eligibility on Handshake AI before you spend time on it.
How Handshake AI screens people
- 01Sign up through Handshake and pick an opportunity.
- 02Expect questions about your degree and field, and an assessment for the project.
Before you apply
- No real platform charges you to apply or to “unlock” work.
- Apply to two or three platforms, not one. Acceptance is never certain.
- It’s contract work in projects. Hours vary week to week.