Civil Justice Lawyer - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr
Mercor · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$150/hrPart-time
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.
About the role
We are seeking a Public Interest Attorney (Civil Justice Expert) for a contract engagement to review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy and practical usefulness in civil justice contexts.
Responsibilities
- Review AI-generated legal analyses for legal accuracy and practical usefulness.
- Evaluate scenarios involving housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, and bankruptcy.
- Assess legal reasoning, issue spotting, procedural correctness, and litigation strategy.
- Identify legal errors and recommend improvements to enhance AI performance.
- Deliver structured written evaluations to improve AI model outputs.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Active U.S. bar admission
- 5+ years practicing public interest or civil litigation
- Strong experience in civil legal advocacy
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
Qualifications
Preferred:
- Experience at nonprofit legal organizations or impact litigation firms
- Expertise in employment law, elder law, or disability rights
- Experience with policy advocacy or systemic reform
- Experience supervising attorneys or legal fellows
- Interest in legal AI or emerging legal technology
Pay
$150/hour
Schedule
- Duration: 2–3 weeks
- Commitment: 15 hours/week
- Location: Remote