Legal Expert - Case Law Specialist

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a contract Legal Expert to evaluate AI-generated responses on legal matters. The role involves assessing outputs for case law, contracts, and regulations, and delivering feedback to improve model reasoning and legal soundness. Immediate start with rolling reviews.

The position is remote, part-time (10–20 hours/week), paying $90/hour, ideal for experienced legal professionals seeking flexible engagement.

Qualifications

• J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent law degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience in law practice or research.
• Strong experience in legal research and writing, including case-law analysis.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses to challenging legal problems.
• Assess model outputs on case law, contracts, and regulation for legal accuracy and reasoning.
• Provide clear explanations on output performance, focusing on legal soundness and client-readiness.
• Deliver written feedback to improve model behavior and reasoning.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

J.D./LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

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: Legal Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses to challenging legal problems.
• Assess model outputs on case law, contracts, and regulation for legal accuracy and reasoning.
• Provide clear explanations on output performance, focusing on legal soundness and client-readiness.
• Deliver written feedback to improve model behavior and reasoning.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent law degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience in law practice or research.
• Strong experience in legal research and writing, including case-law analysis.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Start Date

• Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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: [e-mail]