Business, Finance & Legal
Hire Legal Writers for Articles and Guides
Legal writers produce clear legal content: articles for law firms, research summaries, policy drafts and plain-language explanations of legal topics.
The role
What legal writers do
A legal writer researches laws and sources, writes accurately for the intended reader, cites authorities, and avoids giving advice beyond their role. Many are qualified lawyers or paralegals; content for publication still needs review by a licensed lawyer.
Typical deliverables
- Articles and blog posts for legal websites
- Legal research summaries
- Plain-language guides
- Drafts of policies for lawyer review
- Proofreading and editing of legal documents
Tools you will see
- Legal research databases
- Microsoft Word
- Citation guides
- Google Docs
Choosing
How to choose legal writers
What to look for
- Legal education or professional experience in the relevant area.
- Accurate citations and jurisdiction awareness.
- Clear writing for non-lawyers when needed.
- Clarity that writing is not legal advice.
Questions to ask
- 1Which jurisdictions and areas of law do you know?
- 2How do you research and cite sources?
- 3Can you write for a non-legal audience?
- 4Who should review the final content legally?
Planning
Before you post the job
Advice versus writing
For advice on your situation, hire a licensed lawyer. Writers produce content and drafts.
What drives cost
Topic complexity, research depth, jurisdiction and length.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring legal writers
Can a legal writer give legal advice?
Only if licensed to do so in your jurisdiction and engaged for that purpose.
Can they write our privacy policy?
They can draft one, but it should be reviewed by a lawyer for your business and jurisdiction.
Do law firms hire legal writers?
Yes, often for articles, guides and marketing content.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for legal writers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.