Public Interest Attorney - Civil 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: Public Interest Attorney (Civil Justice Expert)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 2–3 weeks
Commitment: 15 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy and practical usefulness.
• Evaluate scenarios in housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, and bankruptcy.
• Assess legal reasoning, issue spotting, procedural correctness, and litigation strategy.
• Identify legal errors and recommend improvements.
• Deliver structured written evaluations to enhance AI performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Active U.S. bar admission
• 5+ years practicing public interest or civil litigation
• Strong experience in civil legal advocacy
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience at nonprofit legal organizations or impact litigation firms
• Expertise in employment law, elder law, or disability rights
• Experience with policy advocacy or systemic reform
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal fellows
• Interest in legal AI or emerging legal technology

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

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