Law Clerk (Contract) at Handshake

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.

Life at Handshake

Handshake is the college career network of the future, built to transform the recruiting experience for college students, career centers and employers. Our mission is to democratize access to opportunity: to help every college student find the right job for them, no matter where they go to school, what they're majoring in, or who they know.

We do this by connecting college students and young alumni to a comprehensive national network, all built on a fast, scalable, mobile infrastructure. Handshake's network gives students access to more career opportunities and insights, provides employers with more comprehensive and efficient access to talent, and gives colleges more tools to drive student engagement and increase student employment.

Launched in 2014, Handshake is the ultimate career network and recruiting platform for college students and young alumni. With 500+ U.S. universities, 9 million students and alumni, and 250,000 employers (including 100% of the Fortune 500), Handshake is designed to transform the recruiting experience for students, recruiters, and career centers.

Handshake, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, has raised $34 million in funding from Spark Capital, KPCB, Lightspeed Ventures, True Ventures, and Lowercase Capital. Read more about Handshake at www.joinhandshake.com.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Inclusive culture built on respect for all individuals

Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Flexible remote work options

HubBased Remote Working strategy

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and career development

Collaborative and innovative environment

Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process

Flexible time off policy for employees in fulltime positions

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage

Law Clerk (Contract)