Part-Time Developer for Legal Tech SaaS
Project Overview
We're a legal technology SaaS platform that recently launched with first paying customers coming in. We have significant growth opportunities on the horizon and need to ensure our platform is rock-solid before scaling.
We're a small, focused dev team - our main developer handles core platform work, and we have a data specialist managing labeling and chunking for our RAG system. We need additional technical support to accelerate bug fixes, create redundancy, and maintain platform quality.
The bigger picture: As this platform stabilizes, our main dev will begin building our next larger phase. We need someone who can eventually take ownership of maintaining and enhancing the current platform, allowing our main dev to focus on new product development.
What We Need
Partner with our main developer to resolve production issues and maintain platform quality. This starts as bug fixing and platform hardening, with clear potential for growth.
Initial work (Weeks 1-6):
Debug and resolve production issues
Pair program with main developer to understand codebase
Light UI/UX adjustments and frontend polish
Test and QA critical workflows
Document fixes and key systems
Potential growth path:
Gradual handoff of platform maintenance as you prove yourself
Start shipping small features on a contract basis
Eventually own maintenance and enhancement of this platform while main dev builds next phase
Increase to 10-15+ hours/week based on performance and business needs
Tech Stack
Frontend: React
Backend: Node.js, Python
Database: Supabase
Deployment: Render
Additional: Custom RAG implementation
The platform handles complex business logic, document generation, payment processing, and multi-step user workflows typical of legal tech applications.
Ideal Candidate
Required:
professional development experience
Strong proficiency with React, Node.js, and Python
Proven ability to debug production issues efficiently and own platform maintenance
Eye for UI/UX details and user experience polish
Collaborative working style - comfortable pair programming
Available to start within 5-7 days
Excellent communication skills
Experience with complex, multi-step application workflows
Trustworthy and reliable - we're selective about who we work with
Capable of eventually owning a platform end-to-end
Preferred:
Experience with Supabase or similar platforms
Document generation and PDF handling experience
Startup or early-stage product experience
Background in legal tech, compliance, or regulated industries
RAG or LLM integration experience
Design sensibility for clean, professional interfaces
Track record of taking over and maintaining existing platforms
Must be:
Pragmatic problem-solver focused on working solutions
Independent worker who asks good questions
Comfortable with startup pace and priorities
Low-ego collaborator
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
Professional and dependable
Honest about capabilities - no overstating skills or experience
Straightforward with scopes and estimates - no overcomplicating or overcharging
Interested in long-term engagement, not just quick gigs
What We're NOT Looking For
Junior developers requiring mentorship
Agencies or dev teams
Developers wanting to rebuild the platform
Anyone needing detailed specs for every task
Inconsistent availability or unreliable communication
Developers who rush through work or cut corners
People who overstate their capabilities or oversell their experience
Developers who overcomplicate simple problems to justify higher rates
Anyone looking to turn small fixes into large consulting engagements
Developers looking for short-term work only
Our Standards & Culture
We're picky about who joins our team, but we're not desperate. We move fast and make decisions quickly - that includes adding and subtracting people based on performance and fit.
The issue: Having one dev is not smart - too siloed, too risky. We need backup and redundancy, and eventually a proper handoff so our main dev can focus on building our next phase.
What we value:
Takes pride in their work quality
Understands the importance of reliability in legal tech
Communicates proactively and clearly
Shows up when they say they will
Treats our codebase and customers with respect
Works well in a small, tight-knit team
Honest and straightforward - calls it like it is
Keeps things simple and practical
Fair pricing that matches the actual work required
Thinks long-term, not just task-to-task
What we don't tolerate:
Overpromising and underdelivering
Making simple things complicated
Inflating hours or scope
Drama or ego
Poor communication or excuses
We add and subtract fast. If you're great, you'll have more work than you can handle and clear growth opportunity. If you're not, we'll know quickly and move on.
If you're looking for quick, easy work where quality doesn't matter - this isn't it.
If you're looking to pad hours or overcomplicate things - this isn't it.
If you're looking for a one-off gig with no long-term potential - this isn't it.
How to Apply
Include in your proposal:
Your hourly rate (within stated range)
Availability - start date and typical weekly hours available
Relevant experience - brief example of jumping into an existing codebase to fix critical bugs under pressure
Platform ownership experience - have you ever taken over maintenance of an existing platform? How did it go?
Why you're trustworthy - what makes you reliable and detail-oriented?
Your approach to estimates - how do you avoid overcomplicating or overcharging for straightforward work?
Long-term interest - are you looking for ongoing work or just a quick gig?
Tech proficiency - rate your experience: React, Node.js, Python, Supabase (scale 1-10)
We prioritize:
Clear, concise communication
Direct experience with our tech stack
Collaborative, ego-free approach
Proven reliability and professionalism
Pragmatic problem-solving
Honest, straightforward pricing
Long-term mindset
Immediate availability
Red flags we'll skip:
Generic copy-paste proposals
Not answering the questions we asked
Overpromising or overselling
Poor communication in your proposal
Proposals that try to upsell us on things we didn't ask for
No interest in long-term engagement
Interview Process
Screening call (15 min) - fit, availability, experience, long-term interest
Technical discussion with main developer (30-45 min) - approach to specific issues, collaboration style, platform ownership capability
Paid trial (2-4 hours) - collaborative work on actual task to assess quality, communication, and honesty
Decision - move to ongoing engagement if successful
We take our time finding the right person. Quality over speed.
We also decide quickly if something's not working. No hard feelings, just moving on.
Goal: Start someone by end of next week.
Why This Opportunity
Important legal tech solving real problems for real customers
Work with a capable, experienced main developer
Small, focused team where your work matters
Well-architected platform with strong technical foundation
Clear growth trajectory as customer base scales
Direct input on technical decisions
Clear path to platform ownership and increased hours
Opportunity to ship features, not just fix bugs
Long-term engagement potential as we build next phase
Fast decision-making - no corporate bureaucracy
Apply Now
Apply Now
We're a legal technology SaaS platform that recently launched with first paying customers coming in. We have significant growth opportunities on the horizon and need to ensure our platform is rock-solid before scaling.
We're a small, focused dev team - our main developer handles core platform work, and we have a data specialist managing labeling and chunking for our RAG system. We need additional technical support to accelerate bug fixes, create redundancy, and maintain platform quality.
The bigger picture: As this platform stabilizes, our main dev will begin building our next larger phase. We need someone who can eventually take ownership of maintaining and enhancing the current platform, allowing our main dev to focus on new product development.
What We Need
Partner with our main developer to resolve production issues and maintain platform quality. This starts as bug fixing and platform hardening, with clear potential for growth.
Initial work (Weeks 1-6):
Debug and resolve production issues
Pair program with main developer to understand codebase
Light UI/UX adjustments and frontend polish
Test and QA critical workflows
Document fixes and key systems
Potential growth path:
Gradual handoff of platform maintenance as you prove yourself
Start shipping small features on a contract basis
Eventually own maintenance and enhancement of this platform while main dev builds next phase
Increase to 10-15+ hours/week based on performance and business needs
Tech Stack
Frontend: React
Backend: Node.js, Python
Database: Supabase
Deployment: Render
Additional: Custom RAG implementation
The platform handles complex business logic, document generation, payment processing, and multi-step user workflows typical of legal tech applications.
Ideal Candidate
Required:
professional development experience
Strong proficiency with React, Node.js, and Python
Proven ability to debug production issues efficiently and own platform maintenance
Eye for UI/UX details and user experience polish
Collaborative working style - comfortable pair programming
Available to start within 5-7 days
Excellent communication skills
Experience with complex, multi-step application workflows
Trustworthy and reliable - we're selective about who we work with
Capable of eventually owning a platform end-to-end
Preferred:
Experience with Supabase or similar platforms
Document generation and PDF handling experience
Startup or early-stage product experience
Background in legal tech, compliance, or regulated industries
RAG or LLM integration experience
Design sensibility for clean, professional interfaces
Track record of taking over and maintaining existing platforms
Must be:
Pragmatic problem-solver focused on working solutions
Independent worker who asks good questions
Comfortable with startup pace and priorities
Low-ego collaborator
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
Professional and dependable
Honest about capabilities - no overstating skills or experience
Straightforward with scopes and estimates - no overcomplicating or overcharging
Interested in long-term engagement, not just quick gigs
What We're NOT Looking For
Junior developers requiring mentorship
Agencies or dev teams
Developers wanting to rebuild the platform
Anyone needing detailed specs for every task
Inconsistent availability or unreliable communication
Developers who rush through work or cut corners
People who overstate their capabilities or oversell their experience
Developers who overcomplicate simple problems to justify higher rates
Anyone looking to turn small fixes into large consulting engagements
Developers looking for short-term work only
Our Standards & Culture
We're picky about who joins our team, but we're not desperate. We move fast and make decisions quickly - that includes adding and subtracting people based on performance and fit.
The issue: Having one dev is not smart - too siloed, too risky. We need backup and redundancy, and eventually a proper handoff so our main dev can focus on building our next phase.
What we value:
Takes pride in their work quality
Understands the importance of reliability in legal tech
Communicates proactively and clearly
Shows up when they say they will
Treats our codebase and customers with respect
Works well in a small, tight-knit team
Honest and straightforward - calls it like it is
Keeps things simple and practical
Fair pricing that matches the actual work required
Thinks long-term, not just task-to-task
What we don't tolerate:
Overpromising and underdelivering
Making simple things complicated
Inflating hours or scope
Drama or ego
Poor communication or excuses
We add and subtract fast. If you're great, you'll have more work than you can handle and clear growth opportunity. If you're not, we'll know quickly and move on.
If you're looking for quick, easy work where quality doesn't matter - this isn't it.
If you're looking to pad hours or overcomplicate things - this isn't it.
If you're looking for a one-off gig with no long-term potential - this isn't it.
How to Apply
Include in your proposal:
Your hourly rate (within stated range)
Availability - start date and typical weekly hours available
Relevant experience - brief example of jumping into an existing codebase to fix critical bugs under pressure
Platform ownership experience - have you ever taken over maintenance of an existing platform? How did it go?
Why you're trustworthy - what makes you reliable and detail-oriented?
Your approach to estimates - how do you avoid overcomplicating or overcharging for straightforward work?
Long-term interest - are you looking for ongoing work or just a quick gig?
Tech proficiency - rate your experience: React, Node.js, Python, Supabase (scale 1-10)
We prioritize:
Clear, concise communication
Direct experience with our tech stack
Collaborative, ego-free approach
Proven reliability and professionalism
Pragmatic problem-solving
Honest, straightforward pricing
Long-term mindset
Immediate availability
Red flags we'll skip:
Generic copy-paste proposals
Not answering the questions we asked
Overpromising or overselling
Poor communication in your proposal
Proposals that try to upsell us on things we didn't ask for
No interest in long-term engagement
Interview Process
Screening call (15 min) - fit, availability, experience, long-term interest
Technical discussion with main developer (30-45 min) - approach to specific issues, collaboration style, platform ownership capability
Paid trial (2-4 hours) - collaborative work on actual task to assess quality, communication, and honesty
Decision - move to ongoing engagement if successful
We take our time finding the right person. Quality over speed.
We also decide quickly if something's not working. No hard feelings, just moving on.
Goal: Start someone by end of next week.
Why This Opportunity
Important legal tech solving real problems for real customers
Work with a capable, experienced main developer
Small, focused team where your work matters
Well-architected platform with strong technical foundation
Clear growth trajectory as customer base scales
Direct input on technical decisions
Clear path to platform ownership and increased hours
Opportunity to ship features, not just fix bugs
Long-term engagement potential as we build next phase
Fast decision-making - no corporate bureaucracy
Apply Now
Apply Now