Legal Advisor - AI Trainer

Obsidian; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian in Chicago seeks an experienced Lawyer to help evaluate and improve AI systems. You will assess AI-generated legal content and workflows, applying real-world litigation, drafting, and client advisory expertise.

The role requires 4+ years in legal practice, ability to work 20+ hours weekly, and strong English writing. Start immediately; project spans about 4-6 weeks with task-based pay upfront and potential hourly follow-on.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal practice as a Lawyer or related role.
• Experience in criminal and/or civil proceedings.
• Willing to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated legal memoranda, contracts, and analyses for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on legal reasoning and drafting rigor.
• Provide expert feedback on litigation strategy, statutory interpretation, and client advisory decisions.

Skills

Legal experience 4+ years

Litigation experience

Drafting & advisory

English writing

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is hiring experienced Lawyers to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated legal content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in litigation, legal drafting, and client advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated legal memoranda, contracts, case analyses, and other legal artifacts for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on legal reasoning, precedent application, and drafting rigor.
• Review legal scenarios involving litigation strategy, statutory interpretation, and client advisory decisions and provide expert feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Lawyer, Attorney, Counsel, General Counsel, Prosecutor, or another closely related legal practice role.
• Experience representing clients in criminal and/or civil proceedings, drafting legal documents, or advising on legal transactions.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Additional Information

• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks
• Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.