Public Interest Attorney at Mercor

Public Interest Attorney (Civil Justice Expert) | $150/hr | Remote – United States

Mercor is seeking experienced Public Interest Attorneys to evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning across a broad range of civil justice matters. This is a short-term, part-time engagement (~15 hrs/week for 2–3 weeks) ideal for attorneys with backgrounds in nonprofit advocacy, civil litigation, impact litigation, or public interest law who want to apply their expertise to cutting-edge AI development.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy, soundness, and practical usefulness.
• Evaluate realistic scenarios involving housing, family law, consumer protection, debt collection, and bankruptcy.
• Assess legal reasoning, issue spotting, procedural correctness, and litigation strategy.
• Identify legal errors and recommend clear, actionable improvements.
• Deliver structured, well-written expert evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience practicing public interest or civil litigation law.
• Strong background in civil legal advocacy.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at nonprofit legal organizations or impact litigation firms.
• Expertise in employment law, elder law, or disability rights.
• Background in policy advocacy or systemic legal reform.
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal fellows.
• Interest in legal AI or emerging legal technology.

Why Join Mercor?

• Directly contribute to AI tools that expand access to justice.
• Apply real-world litigation experience to a meaningful, forward-looking project.
• Collaborate with leading legal and AI experts.
• Competitive expert compensation at $150/hr.