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Public Defender - Legal Expert

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Job typeOther PostedSep 16, 2026 Apply byOct 16, 2026

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About this position

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: Public Defenders — Paid Research Study
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Describe primary responsibilities and tasks in the first survey.
  • Detail smaller work pieces and task dependencies.
  • Provide different versions of the same task if applicable.
  • Review a combined task tree in a later survey and add details.
  • Work with written instructions and study coordinator support.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Current or former public defenders with hands-on experience in the U.S.
  • Ability to describe personal work, jurisdiction, and practice period.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • Submit a short description of public-defense experience and availability
  • Applications reviewed before sending personal survey links

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Location and commute

San Francisco, CA .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3068162193.