Litigation Lawyer (Japan) at Mercor

Litigation Lawyer (Japan) | $140–150/hr | Remote in Japan

Mercor is partnering with a leading legal AI company to evaluate how well AI systems handle real questions of Japanese law. We are seeking experienced litigation and disputes lawyers to serve as expert reviewers, comparing AI-generated legal responses and scoring them against a standardized rubric.

What You'll Do

• Run identical prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms and compare outputs side by side
• Score each AI response using a standardized evaluation rubric provided by the client
• Submit concise, well-reasoned written feedback for every evaluation completed

Requirements

• Primarily law-firm experience — minimum 2 years (3+ preferred) in litigation, disputes, or contentious practice at a law firm. In-house candidates are welcome only if they transitioned within the last 2 years from a law firm background.
• Qualified to practise in Japan — bengoshi, or registered foreign lawyer (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi), with strong command of Japanese litigation and procedural law
• Native or fluent Japanese with precise written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adhere to a structured rubric

Logistics

• Initial commitment: approximately 10 hours, with strong potential for ongoing work
• All work is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

This is a flexible, remote contractor engagement — ideal for legal professionals looking to contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI tools in the legal space.