Lawyers

Employer description and requirements

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