Legal Content Writer

RR Digital

. Write clear, original content or refine AI-generated drafts into accurate, publication-ready material .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal content creation and editing, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and the ability to conduct thorough research. Proficient in applying SEO best practices to enhance content discoverability while maintaining clarity and accuracy.

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Legal Content CreationSEO Best PracticesLegal ResearchEditorial JudgmentWriting for Web

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContent EditingSEO OptimizationFact-CheckingLegal TerminologyWriting SkillsContent StructuringPrimary Source VerificationMedical Literature ReviewClient Branding Adaptation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementAdaptabilityConstructive Feedback ReceptionIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordGoogle WorkspaceFact-Checking ToolsCase Law DatabasesMedical Journals

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LawMass Tort LitigationAsbestos-Related LitigationLitigation ProcessesLegal Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write clear, original content or refine AI-generated drafts into accurate, publication-ready material
Follow client branding guidelines, style directives, and content brief instructions
Create new content, refresh existing content, and track developments in ongoing cases
Self-check work for clarity, coherence, accuracy, and grammar before submission
Incorporate editorial feedback and revisions constructively and promptly
Independently verify factual claims against statutes, case law, regulatory documents, and peer-reviewed journals
Read and interpret statutes, case law, court filings, and regulatory language accurately
Flag claims that cannot be verified and exclude unverified information from drafts
Develop understanding of assigned client practice areas through legal research
Evaluate source quality and select appropriate sources for specific claims
Use professional judgment when information is insufficient or conflicting, and escalate when necessary
Apply current SEO best practices to improve discoverability and usefulness of legal content
Understand how search engines and AI-powered search experiences evaluate, interpret, and surface content
Use keywords strategically and naturally
Structure content for web readability with clear headings, bullet points, sentence length, and paragraph breaks
Stay current on SEO, AI-powered search, and content quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Law, or a related field
3+ years of professional writing experience, including substantial experience creating legal content
Demonstrated ability to independently research complex legal topics using primary and authoritative sources, including statutes, regulations, case law, court filings, government publications, and medical or scientific literature
Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and litigation processes
Ability to accurately interpret and synthesize complex legal and medical information without oversimplifying or introducing inaccuracies
Exceptional writing skills for clear, concise, engaging content for a non-legal audience
Strong editorial judgment and ability to recognize unsupported, conflicting, outdated, or questionable information
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated content and revise inaccuracies, unsupported claims, omissions, and weak reasoning
Ability to adapt writing to different clients, audiences, practice areas, and brand standards
Demonstrated ability to write effectively for the web, with familiarity with SEO principles and best practices
Excellent attention to detail, including grammatical, factual, attribution, and legal errors
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines independently in a remote environment
Ability to receive and apply editorial feedback
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace
Preferred: Experience with mesothelioma, asbestos-related litigation, or mass tort litigation
Preferred: Familiarity with personal injury law practice and litigation processes
Preferred: Experience editing content for law firm websites or legal marketing
Preferred: Experience with primary source verification and medical or scientific literature review
Preferred: Familiarity with fact-checking tools and databases such as Nexis, case law databases, and medical journals
Preferred: Knowledge of legal SEO best practices
Preferred: Background or coursework in law, legal studies, or paralegal studies
Preferred: Experience researching and writing about ongoing litigation or trial developments
Application must include two or three published legal writing samples, ideally in personal injury or mass tort, with citations or source notes where available

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k): Match 100% of employee contributions up to 4%
Unlimited Manager-Approved Paid Time Off
Health Insurance: Aetna PPO & EPO options (Subsidized $300 per month)
Dental & Vision Insurance: Guardian
Company-provided MacBook
Fully Remote