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Pro Bono Counsel (Access to Justice Expert)

Global Remote Contract Posted 15 Jul 2026

$170/hour

About this role

Mercor is seeking experienced Pro Bono Counsel to evaluate AI-generated legal analyses involving civil legal services and access-to-justice issues. Experts will leverage their broad civil practice experience to assess legal reasoning and provide structured feedback to improve AI quality.


Responsibilities

  • Review AI-generated legal analyses.
  • Evaluate housing, family, consumer, foreclosure, and debt scenarios.
  • Assess legal reasoning and procedural guidance.
  • Identify legal inaccuracies and access-to-justice considerations.
  • Deliver structured written evaluations.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD).
  • Active U.S. bar admission.
  • Experience managing or participating in pro bono legal initiatives.
  • Strong background in civil legal practice.
  • Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as Pro Bono Counsel or Pro Bono Partner.
  • Experience coordinating legal clinics or volunteer attorneys.
  • Expertise across multiple civil legal practice areas.
  • Experience with legal technology or AI.

Why Join Mercor?

  • Help improve AI systems supporting legal reasoning and access to justice.
  • Apply broad civil legal expertise to impactful AI research.
  • Collaborate with leading AI organisations.
  • Competitive hourly compensation.

Skills

Pro Bono PracticeAccess to JusticeLegal Evaluation

Sourced from Mercor · original listing · application link last checked 4 Aug 2026

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