Mercor is partnering with a leading legal AI company to benchmark how well AI systems answer real questions of Australian law . We are hiring experienced litigation & disputes lawyers to serve as expert reviewers — running the same prompts through two AI platforms, comparing the answers, and scoring them against a standardized rubric.

What you'll do

- Run the same set of prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms
- Compare the outputs from both platforms side by side
- Score each response against a standardized rubric we provide
- Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation

Requirements

- Primarily law-firm / chambers experience — at least 2 years (3+ preferred) at a law firm or barristers' chambers in litigation, disputes, or contentious practice. If you are currently in-house, that is fine only if you moved in-house within the last 2 years and your prior experience was at a firm/chambers.
- Qualified to practise in Australia, with a solid command of Australian litigation and procedural law
- Native or fluent English, with precise written communication
- Able to work independently to a rubric and to deadlines

Logistics

- Initial commitment: ~10 hours, with strong potential for more
- Confidentiality: all work is covered by NDA





We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

? Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined ?

Key Responsibilities

- ? Running prompts
- ? Comparing outputs
- ? Scoring responses

Key Strengths

- ⚖️ Litigation experience
- ?? Strong command of Australian law
- ? Fluent English communication

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.

📌 Litigation Lawyer (AI Training) @ Mercor (Australia)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Australia