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Legal Consultant | Upto $120/hr

MercorNew York, NYMay 11th, 2026
About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Legal Expert — Litigation (Remote, Hourly)Type: ContractCompensation: $85–$120/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 20–40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesDesign legally realistic scenarios from your litigation practice, including motions, discovery, depositions, briefs, and case strategy.Write "golden" reference responses at attorney-level quality.Grade AI-generated responses against structured rubrics.Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions.QualificationsMust-Have1–4 years of professional experience in civil litigation at a law firm, government agency, or legal department.Hold a J.D. (U.S./Canada) or LL.B./LL.M. (U.K.) from an accredited law school.Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. (active or inactive).Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail.PreferredE-discovery experience (Relativity, document coding, privilege review).Appellate or trial experience.Familiarity with case management software.Start DateImmediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.