22 days ago

Legal Researcher

Mercor

Hybrid
Part Time
$100,000
Hybrid
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Job Overview

Job TitleLegal Researcher
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$100,000
LocationHybrid
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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 Evaluator

Type: Part-time

Compensation: $80–$100/hour

Commitment: 15–30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the quality, accuracy, and relevance of agent-generated legal research reports.
  • Assess legal reasoning, factual accuracy, and the applicability of cited laws or precedents.
  • Provide structured feedback using a provided rubric and include written justifications for your evaluations.
  • Ensure all reports demonstrate clarity, legal soundness, and adherence to the rubric.
  • Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have
  • Experience in Law, Legal Research, litigation support, compliance, or policy analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess legal arguments, factual application, and the relevance of cited authorities.
  • Excellent written communication skills to provide precise, cogent, and actionable feedback.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Key skills/competency

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Compliance
  • Policy Analysis
  • Litigation Support
  • Quality Assurance
  • Feedback Provision
  • AI Model Improvement

Tags:

Legal Researcher
Legal Evaluator
Legal Research
Law
Compliance
Policy Analysis
Litigation Support
AI
Part-time
Remote

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How to Get Hired at Mercor

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your experience and resume.
  • Understand the rubric: Familiarize yourself with evaluation criteria for accuracy.
  • Follow instructions carefully: Complete all application steps for consideration.
  • Showcase analytical ability: Demonstrate your skill in assessing legal arguments.

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