Legal Research Specialist

About The JobMercor 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 AnalystType: ContractCompensation: $80–$100/hourLocation: RemoteDuration: 2–3 monthsCommitment: 10–20 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesReview and evaluate AI-generated legal arguments and documentation to ensure alignment with U.S. legal standards.Draft questions, prompts, and scoring rubrics related to legal analysis.Provide subject-matter feedback to support iterative model training.Collaborate with AI research teams to improve legal reasoning within models.Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.QualificationsMust-Have5+ years of experience practicing U.S. law, preferably in litigation or regulatory contexts.J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.Demonstrated ability to communicate legal reasoning clearly in writing.Familiarity with a broad range of U.S. legal domains (e.g., contracts, torts, constitutional law).Compensation & LegalIndependent contractor classification.Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Submit your resume.Complete a brief form to outline your legal background and expertise.Mercor will follow up within a few business days with next steps.Resources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,