Applied Legal Researcher (Staff Attorney)

Applied Legal Researcher

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (with hybrid options in San Francisco or Toronto) Salary: [Salary information not provided]

Position Overview

EvenUp is a rapidly growing generative AI startup dedicated to leveling the playing field for personal injury victims. Our innovative products assist law firms in securing faster settlements, higher payouts, and improved outcomes for clients involved in cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to child abuse.

We are seeking an exceptional legal professional to join our Knowledge Management & Applied Research Team. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in personal injury litigation, you will collaborate closely with our technical teams (engineering, product, and design) to shape the future of legal technology. This role is crucial for developing proprietary datasets, guiding AI model fine-tuning, and enhancing the legal accuracy and impact of our AI-generated work.

Location Details:

• San Francisco or Toronto: Hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week in the office.
• Rest of U.S.: Fully remote, can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand EvenUp’s knowledge base to support the creation of high-quality demand packages and legal documents for personal injury claims.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Machine Learning teams to enhance product offerings, develop AI systems, and address complex legal automation challenges.
• Design and refine case-specific templates, and support firm- and state-level customization in partnership with clients.
• Conduct nationwide legal research on liability and damages, monitor changes in statutory and common law, and mentor the Legal Operations Team on evolving legal standards.
• Lead quality assurance efforts through audits, benchmark development, and prompt engineering to support model evaluation and fine-tuning.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of experience in personal injury litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in first- and third-party bad faith claims involving all types of insurance coverage.
• Exceptional legal drafting skills, with a proven track record of producing complex legal documents such as:
  • Pre- and post-litigation demands
  • Medical summaries
  • Written discovery responses
  • Legal memoranda
  • Other high-value personal injury materials
• Meticulous attention to detail in all forms of written communication.
• Deep knowledge of personal injury law across multiple states, including statutory and common law frameworks.
• Strong understanding of recoverable damages and their limitations.

Company Information

EvenUp is on a mission to provide powerful legal technology solutions for personal injury victims. We empower law firms to achieve better results for their clients through cutting-edge AI.

Benefits & Perks

EvenUp is committed to empowering every team member to contribute to our mission of fostering a more just world. We offer:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 10 U.S. observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for U.S.-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Sabbatical program.
• A meet-up program for in-person collaboration with colleagues.

Notice to Candidates:

EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties impersonating our recruiting team. Please be advised that we have no affiliation or connection to these situations.

• Official Job Postings: We only post open roles on our career page (https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/evenup) or reputable job boards like our official LinkedIn or Indeed pages.
• Official Communication: All official EvenUp recruitment emails will come from the domains: @evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com, or no-reply@ashbyhq.com.
• Reporting Suspicious Activity: If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating EvenUp, please report it by emailing talent-ops-team@evenuplaw.com. Examples of fraudulent email domains include “careers-evenuplaw.com” and “careers-evenuplaws.com”.