[Hiring] US Contract Litigator @Mercor

Role Description

• Evaluate motion briefs by reading two for the same case and selecting the stronger one with clear reasoning.
• Score each brief on defined quality dimensions to ensure high standards.
• Annotate brief PDFs inline, flagging legal, factual, citation, and drafting errors.
• Complete all reviews as per requirements to maintain consistency.
• Attend a short onboarding session before kickoff to align with project goals.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in at least one US state.
• 3+ years of US litigation practice with substantial federal court experience.
• Experience drafting or opposing motions in federal court.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Clear writing skills and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience at an AmLaw 100 firm (preferred).
• Prior work on legal AI projects with Mercor (preferred).
• Experience in data annotation, AI evaluation, or legal-benchmarking (preferred).

Benefits

• Compensation: $100–$120/hour.
• Location: Remote.
• Commitment: 30–40 hours total.

Company Description

Mercor 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.