Public Interest Attorney (Civil Justice Expert) | $150/hr Remote
Overview
Attorney with a passion for civil justice? Mercor is hiring experienced public interest lawyers to evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning in real-world scenarios. Working remotely on a short-term contract, you'll apply your litigation expertise to areas like housing law, family law, and consumer protection, helping improve AI tools that support access to justice. It's a unique opportunity to combine legal knowledge with cutting-edge AI development.
What You'll Do5
- 1Evaluate AI-produced legal arguments for both legal accuracy and real-world applicability.
- 2Assess case scenarios across housing law, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, and bankruptcy.
- 3Judge the soundness of legal reasoning, issue identification, procedural steps, and overall litigation approach.
- 4Pinpoint legal mistakes and suggest actionable remedies.
- 5Provide clear, organized written assessments of each case.
Requirements5
- 1Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- 2Be admitted to and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- 3Minimum of five years' experience in public interest law or civil litigation.
- 4Demonstrated expertise in civil legal advocacy from a practitioner’s perspective.
- 5Superb legal writing and analytical abilities.
Who Should Apply
You're a great fit if you're a public interest attorney with a JD and active U.S. bar license, and you have at least five years of hands-on civil litigation experience. You're comfortable reviewing complex legal situations, spotting flaws in reasoning, and offering constructive feedback. A background with nonprofit legal organizations or impact litigation firms is a plus, especially if you've worked in employment law, elder law, or disability rights. If you're curious about legal AI and want to put your expertise to work on a meaningful project, this is for you.
Salary Insight
The rate for this engagement is $150 per hour, with an estimated 15 hours/week commitment. The project is expected to run 2–3 weeks, fully remote from the US.
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Application Tip
In your cover letter, highlight a specific civil justice case where your analysis made a difference. Also mention any exposure you have to AI or legal technology to show you're ready for this evaluation work.
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