Associate Lawyer

Mercor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Associate Lawyer for a short-term contract to support AI research with legal expertise. You will create tasks and deliverables for common legal domain requests and diagnose real-world issues within AI and ML systems.

The role offers a flexible, remote schedule with an hourly wage of $90–$150 and is expected to last 3 to 4 weeks, with 15 to 30+ hours per week and an immediate start upon selection.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the legal field.
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Create tasks and deliverables for common legal domain requests.
• Diagnose real-world issues within AI and Machine Learning systems.

Skills

Legal experience

Excellent written communication

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Mercor

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4+ years of professional experience in the legal field; excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate LawyerCategory: JobsOrganiser: MercorDescription: Mercor is a specialized talent platform that connects elite creative and technical professionals with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco and backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, Peter Thiel, and Jack Dorsey, the organization focuses on integrating high-level human expertise into the development and refinement of artificial intelligence systems.The Associate Lawyer role is a short-term contract position designed to bridge the gap between legal expertise and AI research. Selected candidates will be responsible for creating tasks and deliverables for common legal domain requests and diagnosing real-world issues within AI and Machine Learning systems. The role offers a flexible, remote schedule with a significant hourly compensation rate of $90–$150.This is a high-impact opportunity for legal professionals to contribute to cutting-edge AI research. The engagement is expected to last between 3 to 4 weeks, requiring a commitment of 15 to 30+ hours per week, with an immediate start date upon selection.

Eligibility:

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the legal field.
• Excellent written communication skills with a strong command of grammar and spelling.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Deadline: Not specified (Immediate start) Location: Remote Fees: None