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Verified partner opportunity

Public Defenders — Paid Research Study

$100 / hour

MercorRemote - location not specifiedHourly contract

Help map public defenders' work

Is this a fit?

  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation, Research.
  • The listed commitment of Flexible hours fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.

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What happens next

  1. Continue to the official listing and enter your application details; have your resume ready.
  2. Complete the role-specific screen or assessment requested by the partner.
  3. Confirm availability, location eligibility and work authorization if requested. The partner determines the exact process.

Last verified 2026-09-26

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Official role description

Help map public defenders' work

We are recruiting 100 current or former public defenders for a remote research study through Project Mercator. We want to understand the work you personally did, not an ideal job description.

What you will do

In the first survey, describe your primary responsibilities, tasks, smaller pieces of work, and which tasks need outputs from other tasks. You can also describe different versions of the same task. Written instructions and help from the study coordinator are provided. No outside research or real work product is required.

Wave 1 pays $100 per hour of reviewed survey time, up to 90 minutes ($150 maximum). If you need more time, contact the coordinator before continuing beyond the cap.

A later survey will ask selected participants to review a combined task tree and add details. Its scope and compensation will be confirmed separately before you begin.

Who should apply • Current or former public defenders with hands-on experience representing indigent clients in the United States. • Able to describe the work you personally performed and the jurisdiction and period in which you practiced. • Prior Mercor project experience is welcome but not required.

Experience solely as a prosecutor, law student, legal-content annotator, or lawyer without public-defense experience is not sufficient for this study. If your work was court-appointed or contract public defense, explain that arrangement so we can review the fit.

How to participate

Apply with your resume and a short description of your public-defense experience and availability. We review applications before sending personal survey links. Applying does not automatically enroll you or start the paid survey.

Use your own professional experience, not AI-generated answers. Do not include client names, case numbers, identifying facts, confidential information, or privileged material. We do not need any documents from real cases.

Relevant skills

AI evaluationResearch

Who this role may fit

This opportunity may suit professionals with relevant experience in AI evaluation, Research. Review the official description and requirements before applying.

Compensation context

The listing states $100 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

Qualification checklist

  • You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation, Research.
  • The listed commitment of Flexible hours fits your schedule.
  • You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.
  • You are comfortable with project availability and hours varying over time.

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Referral and application questions

Can I start immediately through an Instant Work Offer?

This listing is not a promise of immediate work. Mercor may send separate offers to prequalified candidates. Read how Instant Work Offers work.

How should I compare the listed pay?

The listing states $100 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

Does Apply use a referral link?

Yes. The button opens the exact verified Mercorlisting using the referral URL published for this role.

Is HumanitApp the employer?

No. HumanitApp independently curates the opportunity. The partner platform manages applications and hiring decisions.

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