Legal Specialist - Fully Remote

Company IntroductionMercor 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 Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: 20+ hours/week, Duration: 4 weeks
• Enhance advanced AI systems by crafting legal questions and evaluating model responses. Solve domain-specific legal problems to improve AI's understanding 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 / QualificationsMust-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

• Competitive hourly rate: $90–$110 USD/hr
• Weekly bonus incentives: $20–$100/hr on top of pay rate
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
• Fully remote and asynchronous schedule

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

• Upload your 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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.