About the job
Handshake is on the lookout for seasoned Lawyers to contribute to groundbreaking AI research through flexible, hourly contract assignments. This role diverges from traditional full-time law firm, in-house counsel, or government positions. You will leverage your real-world legal knowledge and professional judgment to assess AI-generated content, providing critical insights that enhance AI's comprehension of legal analysis, statutory interpretation, case law reasoning, drafting standards, and professional legal communication.
This opportunity is ongoing and project-based, allowing you to engage alongside other commitments such as research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry roles.
Details
In this project, your expertise as a Lawyer will guide the design of job-specific prompts and the evaluation of AI-generated responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, clarity, and relevance to practical legal scenarios.
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 typically work about 5–20 hours per week when engaged in an active project
Duration: The Handshake AI program operates year-round, with projects opening intermittently across various fields of expertise. Placement is based on current project demands, with chances to be considered for future projects as new opportunities arise.

