Public Defenders, Paid Research Study
About this role
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.
Details
- Pay: $100/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Public Defenders, Paid Research Study role pay?
Mercor lists this Public Defenders, Paid Research Study position at $100/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Public Defenders, Paid Research Study role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Public Defenders, Paid Research Study position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Public Defenders, Paid Research Study full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Public Defenders, Paid Research Study?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Public Defenders, Paid Research Study?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
How do I apply for the Public Defenders, Paid Research Study role, and is it legit?
Use the apply button on this page to go straight to the official Mercor listing. Mercor is a real hiring marketplace and applying is free. No legitimate employer charges you to apply.
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