Litigation Lawyer - Legal Expert

About the role

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: Lawyers; Type: Contract; Compensation: $70–$110/hour; Location: Remote; Duration: 4–6 weeks; Commitment: 20+ hours/week; Start Date: Immediate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated legal memoranda, contracts, and case analyses for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on legal reasoning, precedent application, and drafting rigor.
• Review legal scenarios involving litigation strategy and statutory interpretation.
• Provide expert feedback.
• Leverage expertise in litigation, legal drafting, and client advisory work to improve AI systems.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Lawyer, Attorney, Counsel, General Counsel, Prosecutor, or similar.
• Experience representing clients in criminal and/or civil proceedings.
• Experience drafting legal documents or advising on legal transactions.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Pay

Task‑based payment upon first task approval; qualified for hourly payment after the first task. Rate: $70–$110/hour.

Schedule

Duration: 4–6 weeks; Commitment: 20+ hours per week (remote).