Legal Aid / Staff Attorney at Mercor

Legal Aid / Staff Attorney (Civil Legal Services) | $120/hr | Remote (US)

Mercor is seeking experienced Legal Aid / Staff Attorneys to contribute to a short-term AI evaluation project focused on civil legal services. You will assess AI-generated legal analyses across housing, family law, consumer protection, and related civil matters — providing structured expert feedback to enhance the accuracy and practical usefulness of next-generation legal AI systems.

This role is ideal for attorneys with hands-on experience representing individuals and families through legal aid organizations, nonprofit legal services providers, or public interest practices.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy, completeness, and practical applicability.
• Evaluate hypothetical scenarios involving:
  • Housing and landlord-tenant law (evictions, subsidized housing, foreclosure)
  • Family law (custody, child support, domestic violence, protective orders)
  • Consumer and debt matters (collections, garnishments, bankruptcy, predatory lending)
• Identify legal inaccuracies, procedural issues, missing considerations, and jurisdiction-specific nuances.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI-generated legal reasoning.
• Apply practical courtroom and client advocacy experience when evaluating AI responses.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing civil legal services.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of: housing law, family law, consumer protection, debt defense, or foreclosure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Legal Aid organizations or nonprofit legal services providers.
• Familiarity with jurisdiction-specific civil court procedures.
• Experience representing vulnerable or underserved populations.
• Experience reviewing legal work products or supervising junior attorneys.
• Interest in legal technology or AI-assisted legal workflows.

Why Join Mercor?

• Help shape next-generation AI systems designed for legal reasoning and access-to-justice applications.
• Work on realistic, meaningful civil legal scenarios with real-world impact.
• Collaborate with leading AI research organizations on cutting-edge legal technology.