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How to Hire a Legal
Content Writer: FAQs

Everything you need to know about hiring a legal content writer: bar compliance, subject matter expertise, pricing, and what separates writers who understand law from writers who just write about it.

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10 Questions Answered

What law firm partners ask most

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The 5-minute vetting checklist

Bar rule knowledge

Ask them to explain your state's attorney advertising rules. If they cannot, they are not qualified.

Legal writing samples

Look for content that addresses real client concerns, not generic legal information.

Attorney review process

Every piece should have a sign-off process. Ask how they handle attorney feedback.

SEO understanding

Legal SEO requires YMYL expertise and local search knowledge. Ask about E-E-A-T.

Practice area experience

A personal injury writer may not understand estate planning. Match specialty to need.

Conversion focus

Legal content should drive consultations. Ask how they write CTAs that comply with bar rules.

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