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Public Interest Attorney (Civil Justice Expert)

$150 / hour

MercorRemote - location not specifiedHourly contract

Mercor is seeking experienced Public Interest Attorneys to evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning across a broad range of civil justice matters.

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  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation.
  • The listed commitment of 40 hours/week fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.

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Last verified 2026-09-04

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Official role description

Mercor is seeking experienced Public Interest Attorneys to evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning across a broad range of civil justice matters. You'll review realistic legal scenarios, assess legal analysis, identify reasoning gaps, and provide structured expert feedback to improve AI performance. This role is ideal for attorneys with backgrounds in nonprofit advocacy, civil litigation, impact litigation, or public interest law. • * *

Responsibilities • Review AI-generated legal analyses for legal accuracy and practical usefulness. • Evaluate scenarios involving 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. • * *

Required Qualifications • 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 Qualifications • 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. • * *

Why Join Mercor? • Help shape AI tools supporting access to justice. • Apply real-world litigation experience to cutting-edge AI evaluation. • Work alongside leading legal and AI experts. • Competitive expert compensation. • * *

Engagement Details

Location: Remote (United States)

Commitment: Approximately 15 hours/week

Project Duration: Estimated 2–3 weeks

Relevant skills

AI evaluation

Who this role may fit

This opportunity may suit professionals with relevant experience in AI evaluation. Review the official description and requirements before applying.

Compensation context

The listing states $150 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

Qualification checklist

  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation.
  • The listed commitment of 40 hours/week fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.
  • You are comfortable with project availability and hours varying over time.

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