Freelance Legal Content Writer

Siege Media • Contract • Remote (Chicago, IL) • 1m ago

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in working with the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance LegalContent Writer to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.

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Responsibilities

Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients
Write comprehensive articles on a variety of legal topics including personal injury, estate planning, real estate, business, marriage/divorce, contracts, and more
Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides
Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates organic links
Periodically perform outreach to journalists/bloggers
Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press
Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters, and web editors
Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients

Required Skills

2-3 years of experience as a content writer, writing about legal topics (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs)
Extensive knowledge of niche topics including contracts, real estate, consumer legal protections, employee rights, and family law
Experience writing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, how-tos, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment
Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content
Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web

Suggested Skills

4-year university degree in finance, economics, or a related field, a JD is a huge plus
Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites
Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices

Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:

Your resume
A short introduction/cover letter
A link to your portfolio with at least 3 writing samples that show diversity in complexity within the legal vertical