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Lawyers (South Africa) at Mercor
posted 1 year agoLegal Document Specialist (South Africa) | $40–80/hr | Remote
Join Mercor as a Legal Document Specialist and play a vital role in supporting advanced AI projects by compiling and organizing public legal and financial documents. This short-term, part-time contractor opportunity is ideal for lawyers with litigation or corporate/transactional experience who are detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Gather and structure publicly available legal and financial documents according to project requirements.
- Ensure all compiled materials are accurate, complete, and clearly organized.
- Follow strict documentation processes to maintain high quality standards.
- Verify sources and confirm all data is sourced from public, verifiable platforms.
- Collaborate asynchronously with the project manager and consistently meet deadlines.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of active legal practice in your domain.
- Experience in litigation or corporate/transactional law.
- Familiarity with South African legal and regulatory document sources.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.
This is a project-based contractor role, lasting 2–3 weeks with a flexible commitment of 10–20 hours per week. Enjoy the freedom of 100% remote, asynchronous work, and competitive hourly compensation. Payments are processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.