Applied Legal Researcher

Summary

Join EvenUp, a rapidly growing generative AI startup, as an Applied Legal Researcher on the Knowledge Management & Applied Research Team. This role involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in personal injury litigation and collaborating with engineering, product, and design teams. You will be crucial in developing proprietary datasets, guiding model fine-tuning, and enhancing the legal accuracy of AI-generated work. The position offers a hybrid or remote work option depending on location (San Francisco, Toronto, or elsewhere in the U.S.). EvenUp is committed to leveling the playing field for personal injury victims by using AI to secure faster settlements and better outcomes for clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the future of legal technology within a dynamic and innovative company.

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, including demonstrated expertise in first- and third-party bad faith claims involving all types of insurance coverage
• Exceptional legal drafting skills, with a track record of producing complex legal documents such as pre- and post-litigation demands, medical summaries, written discovery responses, legal memoranda, and other high-value personal injury materials
• Meticulous attention to detail across all forms of written communication
• Deep knowledge of personal injury law across multiple states, including both statutory and common law frameworks, and a strong grasp of recoverable damages and their limitations

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand EvenUp’s knowledge base to support 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 tackle complex legal automation challenges
• Design and refine case-specific templates and support firm- and state-level customization in partnership with clients
• Conduct legal research on liability and damages nationwide, monitor statutory and common law changes, 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

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
• Flexible paid time off
• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province
• A home office stipend
• 401(k) for US-based employees
• Paid parental leave
• Sabbatical program
• A meet-up program to get together in person with colleagues in your area
• Offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Toronto