Pro Bono Counsel - Legal Expert

About the job

Mercor 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.

Position: Pro Bono Counsel (Access to Justice Expert)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $170/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated legal analyses to ensure accuracy and depth in civil legal services.
• Evaluate scenarios in housing, family, consumer, foreclosure, and debt to strengthen legal reasoning.
• Assess procedural guidance and identify legal inaccuracies and access-to-justice considerations.
• Deliver structured written evaluations to improve AI quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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

• 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

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

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