Zondervan D

Legal Researcher

Freelancer.com • Freelance

Jun 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 2 mos

Lead legal content strategy for law firms and legal tech clients, producing SEO-optimized articles, blog content, and resource pages across IP, business, and labor law niches. Built a Frase-based keyword research and content structuring workflow, increasing average organic traffic to client blogs by 35% within six months. Oversee accuracy verification for AI-assisted legal content, manually rewriting AI drafts and cross-checking citations against primary sources to eliminate factual and referencing errors. Manage contract and business agreement drafting support for small-business clients, including NDAs and LLC operating agreements. Mentor junior researchers on citation standards and SEO best practices, and serve as the primary point of contact for cross-border US and UK legal content clients.

Legal Researcher

Upwork • Freelance

Jun 2019 - Jul 2022 • 3 yrs 1 mo

Conducted primary and secondary legal research across IP, business, and labor law matters for attorneys and corporate clients. Drafted case briefs, legal memoranda, and research summaries under tight turnaround windows, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate on citation checks. Reviewed and helped draft contract templates, NDAs, and business agreements, flagging inconsistencies before attorney review. Used Westlaw and LexisNexis daily to source and verify case law and statutory references. Collaborated directly with senior researchers and attorneys to ensure work product met court-ready citation standards.