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About this role
1\. Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI organization to engage practicing attorneys for a project focused on improving the legal reasoning of AI systems. This flexible, contract-based engagement involves evaluating and refining model-generated legal content to make it more accurate, clear, and useful.
2\. Key Responsibilities
Review and refine AI-generated legal outputs for accuracy and clarity
Evaluate legal reasoning across a range of practice areas
Verify claims against primary authority (statutes, regulations, cases, official guidance)
Collaborate with researchers to assess and improve model performance 3\. Ideal Qualifications
JD from an ABA-accredited US law school
Active US bar license, in good standing
3+ years in practice with client- or matter-facing advisory experience
Demonstrated ability to locate and cite primary authority
Generalist / multi-practice exposure a plus
Clear, plain-language writer comfortable researching outside a primary specialty 4\. More About the Opportunity
Remote and asynchronous — flexible scheduling
Project-based work at the intersection of law and AI 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms
$100–200/hour for U.S.-based professionals
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Independent contractor engagement 6\. Application Process
Submit your resume to begin
Complete a short form outlining your practice areas and experience
Mercor will follow up with qualified applicants 7\. About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, research, and creative domains use Mercor to collaborate on frontier AI projects
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In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as an Attorney / Lawyer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to review AI-generated legal responses and/or create expert legal content, evaluating reasoning quality and step-by-step issue analysis while providing precise written feedback.