Employment Law Expert - Specialist

About the Role

The role involves working closely with the research team to design realistic workplace scenarios, grade AI-generated responses, and provide written feedback to improve model behavior. You will also participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions to ensure seamless integration with the team.

Mercor is committed to connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, and this role is a key part of that mission. As an Employment Law Expert, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the company's labor practices are compliant with regulatory requirements and aligned with industry best practices.

What You Will Do

• Design realistic workplace scenarios from your practice, including EEOC charges, severance and non-compete drafting, harassment investigations, wage & hour analyses, NLRB matters, and employment policies
• Write 'golden' reference responses at attorney-level quality to help train AI models
• Grade AI-generated responses against structured rubrics to evaluate their accuracy and completeness
• Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions to ensure seamless integration with the team
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry developments in employment law
• Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement labor law training programs for AI models
• Analyze and interpret labor law data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of mercor's labor practices and policies

What We Are Looking For

• 1-4 years of professional experience in employment/labor law at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or labor union
• Hold a J.D. (U.S./Canada) or LL.B./LL.M. (U.K.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. (active or inactive)
• Strong experience with EEOC charge response, wage & hour analysis, severance and non-compete drafting, harassment investigations, employee handbook drafting, NLRB proceedings, or collective bargaining
• Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with labor law regulations and industry best practices

Nice to Have

• Class action/wage and hour collective experience
• Workplace investigation certification (AWI-CH)
• Multi-state employment compliance experience
• Familiarity with HRIS/case management tools

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate ($85-
  20/hour)
• Opportunity to work with a leading AI research lab
• Flexible remote work arrangement (20-40 hours/week)
• Access to cutting-edge labor law training and development programs
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of AI models
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to a network of experienced labor law professionals

• Make sure to highlight your experience with labor law regulations and industry best practices in your application
• Develop a strong understanding of mercor's labor practices and policies before applying
• Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with EEOC charge response, wage & hour analysis, and severance and non-compete drafting
• Showcase your excellent written communication skills by providing clear and concise examples of your writing
• Consider obtaining a workplace investigation certification (AWI-CH) to demonstrate your expertise in labor law investigations
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with labor law data analysis and interpretation
• Research mercor's company culture and values to ensure alignment with your own professional goals and values