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About the RoleMercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to train frontier models on high-quality legal reasoning data. We're hiring Litigation Attorneys to design realistic legal scenarios, evaluate model outputs against established legal standards, and help shape how the next generation of AI reasons about civil litigation, motion practice, discovery, and trial work. We welcome practicing civil litigators, in‑house litigation counsel, judicial law clerks, and senior associates in litigation. Specialists in employment litigation, patent litigation, or other litigation niches are encouraged to apply via the matching specialty listing where available.What You'll Do Design legally realistic scenarios drawn from your litigation practice (motions, discovery, depositions, briefs, case strategy)Write "golden" reference responses at attorney‑level qualityGrade AI‑generated responses against structured rubricsProvide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behaviorParticipate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessionsYou're a Good Fit If You Have 1–4 years of professional experience in civil litigation at a law firm, government agency, or legal departmentHold a J.D. (U.S. / Canada) or LL.B. / LL.M. (U.K.) from an accredited law schoolAre licensed to practice law in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. (active or inactive)Demonstrate excellent written communication skills with high attention to detailBonus Qualifications E‑discovery experience (Relativity, document coding, privilege review)Appellate or trial experienceFamiliarity with case management softwareRole Highlights Minimum 20 hours per week (ideally 40+)Fully remote — must be based in the United States, Canada, or United KingdomRole starts immediately, applications reviewed on a rolling basisCompensation $85–$120 / hr#J-18808-Ljbffr