Pro Bono Counsel - Civil Expert
$170 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
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 .
Position: Pro Bono Counsel (Access to Justice Expert)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $170/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Review AI-generated legal analyses to ensure accuracy and depth in civil legal services .
- Evaluate scenarios in housing , family , consumer , foreclosure , and debt to improve AI model outputs .
- Assess legal reasoning and procedural guidance for alignment with access-to-justice principles.
- Identify legal inaccuracies and provide structured feedback to enhance AI quality .
- Deliver clear, structured written evaluations to support AI research teams .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Active U.S. bar admission
- Experience managing or participating in pro bono legal initiatives
- Strong background in civil legal practice
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
Preferred
- Experience as Pro Bono Counsel or Pro Bono Partner
- Experience coordinating legal clinics or volunteer attorneys
- Expertise across multiple civil legal practice areas
- Experience with legal technology or AI
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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- Submit form
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