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Legal Aid / Staff Attorney at Mercor
posted 3 months agoLegal 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.
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.