Laura B.
11 Yrs XP | EN/FR | Translator | Copywriter | Executive VA - Ex-Lawyer
🏆 Top Rated on Upwork — among the top 10% of talent on the platform 💯 100% Job Success Score I help English-speaking clients move projects forward, create, translate, localize, and refine clear, persuasive content for French audiences, and navigate French institutions and professionals with precision and discretion. ⚖️ Background - Native French speaker, born and raised in Paris - Fluent in English, English spoken at home from an early age - Former lawyer registered with the Paris Bar - UC Berkeley Master of Laws (LL.M.) - 10+ years of experience across international law firms, the French Ministry of Interior, and a French legal tech SaaS company. 🌐EN→FR Translation - English-to-French translation and translation review - Editing, rewriting, and proofreading - Websites, SaaS and product content, legal and administrative documents, reports, articles, and long-form content - Review and refinement of both human and AI-generated translations - Natural, publication-ready French that preserves the meaning, tone, and purpose of the original ✍️ Copywriting - French copywriting for websites, e-commerce, product pages, LinkedIn, and marketing content - Writing and rewriting for clarity, tone, flow, impact, and conversion - Adapting messaging to French audiences and local market expectations - Turning briefs, source material, or existing drafts into natural, polished, human-sounding copy 🤝 EN/FR Executive Virtual Assistant - Coordinating with clients, service providers, suppliers, institutions, and other external stakeholders - Managing practical enquiries, appointments, follow-ups, correspondence, and ongoing action points - Researching solutions, organizing information, and helping move projects forward independently - Acting as a reliable French point of contact for English-speaking clients when dealing with French institutions and professionals - Providing clear, concise written updates in English and French 🤖 AI-assisted workflows I completed paid, structured training through Mercor’s Rubric Academy focused on LLM evaluation and apply strong editorial judgment when reviewing AI-generated content. ⚠️ Executive Virtual Assistant services are limited to communication, clarification, follow-up, and administrative support; I do not provide legal, medical, tax, or financial advice.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4k
Billed in all: $6,038$6k
$361 in the last 6 months
Across 13 contracts
Across 15 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 11% in Proofreading
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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