Paralegal (General)

$50–$70/hr USDmicro1RemoteSelected countries only

At a glance

As a paralegal, you'll annotate and review legal documents and case files for legal data annotation to help train AI systems, using eDiscovery tools such as Relativity where applicable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Remote · Contract role
  • Open to applicants in 58 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada
  • Pays less than the typical $125/hr USD for similar roles on micro1 See how this pay compares ↓
  • Posted Nov 10, 2026 · 1 opening reported

About the role

Role Title: Paralegal (General)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Paralegal (General)s to contribute to a customer’s project focused on legal data annotation. 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. Experienced US-based law firm paralegals are encouraged to participate, especially those adept in research, document review, case file management, drafting pleadings and filings, and eDiscovery tools such as Relativity. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as precise legal analysis and clear documentation are critical to this engagement.

Scope of Work

  • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on a variety of legal topics and case materials.
  • Review, annotate, and summarize legal documents, case files, pleadings, and filings for data training purposes.
  • Leverage eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity, to identify, categorize, and extract relevant information from large data sets.
  • Prepare detailed legal annotations and structured datasets to support machine learning initiatives.
  • Assess and verify the accuracy, completeness, and quality of legal data entries and annotations.
  • Collaborate remotely with project coordinators to meet deliverable standards and project milestones.
  • Provide insight into legal processes, terminology, and procedural nuances to enhance AI system understanding.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Substantial experience as a paralegal within a US-based law firm or legal service provider.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with legal research, document review, and drafting pleadings and filings.
  • Hands-on familiarity with eDiscovery tools, particularly Relativity.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities for precise documentation and feedback.
  • Strong organizational skills for management of large volumes of complex legal data.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability in handling sensitive legal information.
  • Interest in or curiosity about the intersection of law and technology; prior AI or data annotation experience is a plus, but not required.

Skills

Legal ResearchDocument ReviewCase File ManagementDrafting Pleadings & FilingseDiscovery Tools (Relativity)
Applicant countries
Selected countries only

Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan.

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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia

Openings reported
1
Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-11-10
Last checked

How this pay compares

Law: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $50–$70/hr USDTypical on micro1 $125/hr USDTypical across platforms $110/hr USD

  • micro1This platform$125/hr USD62 rolesMiddle half of roles: $76–$270/hr USD
  • Mercor$105/hr USD17 rolesMiddle half of roles: $90–$118/hr USD
  • Alignerr$30/hr USD7 rolesMiddle half of roles: $30–$85/hr USD
  • Meridial$45/hr USD6 rolesMiddle half of roles: $36–$61/hr USD
  • SME Careers$113/hr USD8 rolesMiddle half of roles: $99–$120/hr USD
  • Alpheva$188/hr USD10 rolesMiddle half of roles: $178–$201/hr USD

Based on 115 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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