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Dena S.

Legal & Business Content Strategist | SEO Writer | Former Paralegal

Need content that requires more than good writing? I bring legal knowledge, strong research skills, SEO expertise, and a track record of turning complicated subjects into clear, useful content. I'm a former paralegal specializing in legal writing, including blog posts, practice area and service pages, law firm website content, case studies, white papers, and legal research. I've earned $100K+ on Upwork across 200+ completed projects, with a 100% Job Success Score and Top-Rated Plus status. I can provide writing samples for a wide range of legal practice areas, including personal injury, tax law, corporate and employment law, family law, mass torts, property and real estate, and estate planning. Although legal writing is a major part of my work, it's not the only type of content I write. I also have extensive experience creating content for business, technology, and other professional industries, including subjects that require substantial research and the ability to understand unfamiliar material quickly. My portfolio includes samples from a variety of industries and businesses. My background as a former paralegal gives me a strong foundation in legal research and writing. I've also developed extensive experience with SEO, content strategy, fact-checking, and editorial planning. I don't believe good content should simply check SEO boxes. It should be accurate, engaging, easy to understand, and appropriate for the audience and the client's goals. Give me a detailed brief, and I'm ready to get to work. If you have a general idea rather than a finished assignment, I can help turn that idea into useful content. I'm comfortable digging into complex subjects, researching unfamiliar topics, evaluating sources, and turning information into clear, approachable content. What you can expect from me: Thorough research and fact-checking Careful attention to accuracy and detail Strong SEO fundamentals Appropriate citations and sourcing when needed Content tailored to your audience and brand voice Clear, professional communication Dependable attention to deadlines I also help clients review, refine, and improve AI-assisted content when that's part of the project. This can include fact-checking, strengthening research, correcting inaccuracies, eliminating repetitive or generic language, improving organization and readability, and making sure the finished piece works for its intended audience. I've worked on everything from individual articles to ongoing content projects, and I'm comfortable working independently or as part of an established editorial or marketing team. Have a project in mind? Send me the details. I'm happy to take a look and let you know if I think I'm a good fit.

🇺🇸Spring, United States$55/hr100% JSS4.96 (150)Since Aug 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$319

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#95,914 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,818 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $1.9k

Total earnings
$177k

Billed in all: $178k

World#18,461 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,307 / 62.1k
Per project
$795

$637 in the last 6 months

World#142,111 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#24,163 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,481 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,998 / 62.1k
Projects in all
223

Across 236 contracts

81% fixed19% hourly
World#8,294 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,472 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$178kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$176k$178k$180k$182kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 14% in Journalism Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #91White Paper340 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #43Top 27%
  2. #116Journalism Writing845 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #38Top 14%
  3. #162Newsletter Writing841 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #64Top 19%
  4. #196Fact-Checking1,156 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #66Top 17%
  5. #598Legal Research2,137 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #187Top 28%
  6. #716Content SEO2,862 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #82Top 25%
  7. #781Content Marketing3,405 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #180Top 23%
  8. #809Blog Content5,596 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #253Top 14%