At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate AI responses to UK law questions and provide expert feedback.
- Company: Join a leading legal AI company shaping the future of law.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to influence AI technology.
- Other info: Initial commitment of ~10 hours with potential for more work.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of legal innovation while utilising your expertise.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in litigation or disputes, qualified to practise in the UK.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Mercor is partnering with a leading legal AI company to benchmark how well AI systems answer real questions of UK 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 the United Kingdom, with a strong command of UK 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
Disputes Lawyer - AI Trainer employer: Obsidian
At Obsidian, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our ML Scientists to push the boundaries of machine learning research. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive compensation, flexible project-based work, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI.
