Y Combinator REMOTE Document Review / Verdict Classification Attorney
Summary
Document Review / Verdict Classification Attorney to review and classify civil court documents for an AI-powered legal research platform, labeling case outcomes and monetary awards using custom web-based software. Contract role at a legal tech startup building the largest state trial court research platform in the U.S.
Trellis ( is the largest legal research platform for state trial courts, with coverage spanning thousands of courts and millions of cases across the U.S. We aggregate and structure trial court filings, rulings, motions, and outcomes into a unified, searchable platform, combining large-scale data infrastructure with AI-powered analysis to extract, organize, and surface insights across that data. This makes large-scale trial court research possible for the first time.
Our tools enable attorneys to analyze judge tendencies, evaluate opposing counsel, find and assess expert witnesses, and see which arguments and strategies have succeeded in similar cases, so they can assess risk earlier, save time on research, and develop more effective, data-backed case strategies.
What You'll Do:
- Reviewing and analyzing civil court documents to classify case outcomes.
- Identifying and labeling case details, including verdict types and monetary awards.
- Using custom, web-based software to ensure data accuracy.
- Providing feedback on software functionality to enhance user experience.
Project Details
- Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week
- Pay: TBD hourly
- Location: Fully remote
- Duration: 3-6+ month contract
Who You Are:
- JD from an accredited law school, active Texas or Illinois licensure strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality work under deadlines.
- Proficiency in reviewing civil court filings; experience with state court filings is a plus.