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Senior Attorney - AI Trainer

MercorNew York, NYMay 17th, 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 ExpertsType: ContractCompensation: $55–$135/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 15 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesReview and annotate U.S. court opinions and legal filings sourced from CourtListener.Apply legal judgment to evaluate case outcomes, reasoning quality, and document classification.Author legal reasoning problems grounded in real court opinions, orders, and judicial records.Support the development of AI systems trained on legal reasoning and judicial language.Complete structured tasks with consistency and accuracy.QualificationsMust-Have3+ years of professional experience practicing law at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or legal research organization.Hold a J.D., LL.M. or equivalent legal degree from a top U.S. university.Experience with U.S. federal or state court systems.Strong reading comprehension of legal texts.Ability to commit :15 hours/week.PreferredPrior experience in legal data annotation or AI/ML projects.Familiarity with CourtListener.Application 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.#hiringmercor