Overview: Shaping the Future of AI with Your Legal Expertise

Are you a seasoned employment law professional looking to make a groundbreaking impact beyond traditional practice? Mercor invites you to join our innovative team, fully remotely and from anywhere in the world, to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are a dynamic company backed by leading investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, all committed to connecting elite talent with pioneering AI research. This is a unique chance to leverage your deep legal expertise in a cutting-edge environment, contributing directly to how AI understands and navigates the complexities of labor and employment law through a flexible contract role offering 20 to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities: Where Your Expertise Comes Alive

Scenario Design: You will craft realistic workplace scenarios drawing directly from your practical experience. This includes situations involving EEOC charges, the drafting of severance and non-compete agreements, harassment investigations, detailed wage and hour analyses, NLRB matters, and the development of comprehensive employment policies.
Reference Response Creation: You will write “golden” reference responses that exemplify attorney level quality, setting the standard for AI generated content.
AI Response Grading: Your critical eye will be essential for grading AI generated responses against meticulously structured rubrics.
Model Improvement: Providing detailed written feedback to our research team will directly contribute to improving the overall behavior and accuracy of our AI models.
Collaboration and Calibration: Participate actively in onboarding office hours and specialized calibration sessions to ensure consistency and excellence across our projects.

Requirements: What You Bring to Mercor

Experience: You must possess one to four years of professional experience in employment and labor law. This experience should come from a reputable law firm, an in-house legal department, a government agency, or a labor union.
Education: Hold a J.D. from an accredited U.S. or Canadian law school, or an LL.B./LL.M. from a U.K. institution.
Analytical Acumen: Demonstrate a sharp analytical mind, capable of dissecting complex legal issues and translating them into understandable, actionable insights for AI development.
Communication Skills: Exhibit exceptional written communication skills, crucial for crafting clear, precise, and high quality legal responses and feedback.
Adaptability: Thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment where your legal expertise directly influences technological advancement.

What You'll Gain: Beyond the Traditional Legal Path

Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of AI development, applying your legal knowledge to influence how AI understands and responds to intricate employment law challenges.
Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote, worldwide contract position with a flexible commitment of 20 to 40 hours per week.
Competitive Compensation: Receive an attractive hourly rate ranging from $85 to $120, commensurate with your experience and expertise.
Professional Growth: Expand your skillset by working at the intersection of law and cutting edge artificial intelligence, gaining unique experience invaluable for your career.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of bright, innovative minds supported by a strong network of investors and advisors.