Legal Research Packet Reviewer (JD Strongly Preferred)
About the Role We're a legal marketing agency serving law firms. We produce legal doctrine research packets for various practice areas and jurisdictions. We need a contract reviewer to verify these packets for legal accuracy before we use them. What You'll Review Each packet covers a single practice area in a single state (e.g., Florida medical malpractice, North Carolina criminal defense). A typical packet runs 20-30 pages and includes: -Black-letter rule statements -Statutory citations (state and federal) -Case citations with holdings -Procedural requirements and deadlines -Practice-specific exceptions and limitations What We Need You To Do Line-by-line verification: -Case law: Confirm citations are real, holdings are accurately characterized, cases haven't been overruled or superseded -Statutes: Confirm citations are correct, statutes are current, statutory language is accurately summarized Rules: Confirm procedural rules, deadlines, and requirements are stated correctly -Doctrinal statements: Flag any misstatements, mischaracterizations, or oversimplifications of the law Deliver a marked-up document identifying errors, corrections needed, or items requiring further research. Qualifications -JD strongly preferred -Comfortable with legal research (Westlaw, Lexis, free databases) -Attention to detail -Familiarity with state-level civil practice is a plus Engagement Structure Project-based. Estimated 3-5 hours per packet depending on complexity. Looking for someone who can turn around reviews within 2-3 business days. To Apply Tell me briefly about your legal research background and your hourly rate. Apply tot his job