Law Domain Expert Evaluator at Mercor

Law Domain Expert | $80–100/hr | Remote Worldwide

Mercor is seeking skilled legal evaluators to support a critical AI evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab. This project focuses on improving AI model performance in the legal domain by evaluating agent-generated research reports on legal analysis, regulatory updates, case law developments, and emerging legal trends.

Who We're Hiring

We are looking for evaluators with experience or an academic/professional background in Law, Legal Research, Compliance, or related fields. This workflow is ideal for individuals who:

• Have experience in legal analysis, legal practice, compliance, or academic legal research
• Are familiar with case law, statutes, regulatory frameworks, and legal terminology
• Can critically evaluate the structure, reasoning, and accuracy of legal arguments
• Are comfortable working independently and asynchronously

Key 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
• Work independently and asynchronously, ensuring evaluations are completed within the required timeline
• Ensure all reports demonstrate clarity, legal soundness, and adherence to the rubric

You're a Strong Fit If You Have:

• Experience in law, legal research, litigation support, compliance, policy analysis, or related fields
• 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
• Comfort working independently and asynchronously

Role Details

• Part-time (15–30 hours/week) with flexible scheduling
• 100% remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere
• Contractor position via Mercor, paid hourly
• Competitive rates: $80–$100/hour depending on expertise
• Weekly payments processed securely through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company that connects elite professionals with frontier AI research. Our backers include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.