Legal Expert - Case Law Specialist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Legal Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Compare two AI-generated responses to the same prompt and determine which is superior.
• Evaluate each model's reasoning and thought process using provided input files.
• Clearly explain why one output is better, focusing on legal accuracy, reasoning soundness, and client-readiness.
• Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Hold a J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent law degree, or equivalent professional legal experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience practicing or researching law.
• Strong experience in legal research and legal writing, including case-law analysis.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Start Date

• Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.