Remote Labor Law Specialist — Contract

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring a Legal Expert on a remote, hourly contract to evaluate AI-generated responses for employment-law accuracy and client-readiness. The role requires 2+ years of labor-law experience, a U.S. JD or equivalent, and active or inactive licensure to practice in the U.S.

You will provide written feedback to the research team and participate in calibration sessions. Compensation is $100–$150 per hour, with commitments of 6–15 hours per week. Immediate start, rolling reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in employment/labor law.
• J.D. (U.S.) or LL.B./LL.M. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S. (active or inactive).
• Strong experience in legal research and legal writing.
• Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate two AI-generated responses for correctness, accuracy, and client-readiness.
• Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.
• Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions.
• Shape how the next generation of AI reasons about employment disputes and labor matters.
• Ensure evaluations are accurate, precise, and aligned with real-world legal reasoning.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. (U.S.) or LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

Mercor is hiring a Legal Expert on a remote, hourly contract to evaluate AI-generated responses for employment-law accuracy and client-readiness. The role requires 2+ years of labor-law experience, a U.S. JD or equivalent, and active or inactive licensure to practice in the U.S.

You will provide written feedback to the research team and participate in calibration sessions. Compensation is $100–$150 per hour, with commitments of 6–15 hours per week. Immediate start, rolling reviews.