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Mercor

Litigation Lawyer, Japan

Mercor

. Run the same set of prompts across two AI/LLM platforms .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • Japan, Hong KongJuniorMid-Level💰 $140 - $150 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Japanese litigation and procedural law, with a strong ability to evaluate AI outputs and provide precise written feedback. Capable of working independently under deadlines while adhering to standardized rubrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Japanese Litigation LawProcedural Law ExpertiseConcise Written CommunicationIndependent Contractor ExperienceLaw-Firm Experience

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Hard Skills
AI EvaluationStandardized Rubric ScoringLegal AnalysisFeedback Submission
Soft Skills
Independent WorkTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
BengoshiRegistered Foreign Lawyer
Industry Keywords
LitigationDisputesContentious PracticeIn-House Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Run the same set of prompts across two AI/LLM platforms
  • Compare both platforms' outputs side by side
  • Score each response against a standardized rubric
  • Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation
  • Work on projects focused on training and enhancing AI systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 2 years of primarily law-firm experience in litigation, disputes, or contentious practice; 3+ years preferred
  • If currently in-house, must have moved in-house within the last 2 years and have prior law-firm experience
  • Qualified to practise in Japan as a bengoshi or registered foreign lawyer / gaikokuho jimu bengoshi
  • Strong command of Japanese litigation and procedural law
  • Native or fluent Japanese
  • Precise written communication
  • Ability to work independently according to a rubric and deadlines
  • Initial availability of approximately 10 hours
  • Must work as an independent contractor
  • H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
  • Strong potential for more work
  • Work covered by NDA
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers
  • Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
  • Referral bonuses of up to $600 per successful referral