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69d ago
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We are looking for experienced legal professionals to write complex legal reasoning problems from CourtListener, a comprehensive database of U.S. court opinions and legal records.
In this role, you will author legal reasoning problems grounded in real court opinions, orders, and judicial records. Your work will directly support the development of AI systems trained on legal reasoning and judicial language.
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Requirements
3+ years of professional experience practicing law
J.D., LL.M. or equivalent legal degree
Nice to have
We are looking for experienced legal professionals to write complex legal reasoning problems from CourtListener, a comprehensive database of U.S. court opinions and legal records. In this role, you will author legal reasoning problems grounded in real court opinions, orders, and judicial records. Your work will directly support the development of AI systems trained on legal reasoning and judicial language. Responsibilities: Review and annotate U.S. court opinions and legal filings sourced from CourtListener Apply legal judgment to evaluate case outcomes, reasoning quality, and document classification Complete structured tasks with consistency and accuracy Requirements: Have 3+ 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 Nice to have: Prior experience in legal data annotation or AI/ML projects Familiarity with CourtListener We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Review and annotate U.S. court opinions and legal filings sourced from CourtListener
- Apply legal judgment to evaluate case outcomes, reasoning quality, and document classification
- Complete structured tasks with consistency and accuracy
- Have 3+ 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
- Prior experience in legal data annotation or AI/ML projects
- Familiarity with CourtListener
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Writing
Compensation Analysis
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $95/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work—no client management or administrative bloat.
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Is this for freelancers or full-time employees?
Both. Mercor tries to match you with clients who want long-term contractors. Unlike other platforms where you log in and grab small tasks, Mercor matches you with one company for a steady role (e.g., 'Python Tutor for 3 months').
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No. The application requires a video interview with an AI avatar. The AI asks you questions about your resume, and the video is shared with potential clients to prove your communication skills.
Does it cost money to join?
No. You should never pay to join these platforms. Mercor makes money by charging the client a fee on top of your hourly rate.
Is this traditional consulting?
Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.
Why is the pay so high?
This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
What is the workload like?
This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.
How soon will I start?
Important: Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue. Applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You will only start working when a specific client (like a major AI lab) selects your profile. This matching process can take weeks.