Overview Base pay range: $110.00/hr - $130.00/hr
Company Introduction 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.
Role Overview
Position: Legal Qualified – Independent Contractor, Remote
Commitment: Part-time (20+ hours/week), Duration: 4 weeks
Collaborate with a leading AI research lab to enhance AI systems in the legal domain.
Responsibilities
Craft and review high-quality legal questions and evaluation sets
Evaluate AI-generated legal responses for accuracy, clarity, and reasoning
Solve domain-specific legal problems to benchmark AI capabilities
Synthesize complex legal information from diverse sources
Provide structured feedback to improve AI alignment with legal standards
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
Advanced legal education or specialized credentials (LL.M., J.D., S.J.D. or Ph.D. in Law) from a top university, preferably in the United States
Strong online research and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse legal sources
Excellent written communication and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience practicing law or working in the legal industry
Location: Candidates must be in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia
Engagement Details
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 4 weeks
Commitment: Part-time (20+ hours/week)
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate ($90–$110 USD/hr)
Bonus: Weekly bonus incentives ($20–$100/hr)
Contract: Independent contractor
Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect
Application Process
Upload resume and application form
Model-training interview: A 25-minute conversational session to understand your professional background, experience, and motivations
Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal, Research, and Consulting
Industries
Software Development
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