Pro Bono Counsel (Access to Justice) at Mercor

Pro Bono Counsel (Access to Justice Expert) | $170/hr | Remote (US)

Mercor is seeking experienced Pro Bono Counsel to evaluate AI-generated legal analyses focused on civil legal services and access-to-justice issues. In this role, you will apply your broad civil practice expertise to assess legal reasoning and deliver structured feedback that directly improves AI quality and supports meaningful access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy and quality.
• Assess scenarios involving housing, family law, consumer rights, foreclosure, and debt.
• Evaluate legal reasoning and procedural guidance within AI outputs.
• Identify legal inaccuracies and access-to-justice considerations.
• Deliver clear, structured written evaluations and feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Active U.S. bar admission.
• Demonstrated experience managing or participating in pro bono legal initiatives.
• Strong background in civil legal practice.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as Pro Bono Counsel or Pro Bono Partner.
• Experience coordinating legal clinics or managing volunteer attorneys.
• Expertise across multiple civil legal practice areas.
• Familiarity with legal technology or AI systems.

Why Join Mercor?

• Contribute to AI systems that advance legal reasoning and access to justice.
• Apply your civil legal expertise to high-impact AI research.
• Collaborate with leading AI organizations shaping the future of legal technology.
• Competitive hourly compensation at $170/hr.