Michael K.
HR Consultant | Senior Paralegal | Contract Drafting
✯✯✯ EXPERT-VETTED FREELANCER ✯✯✯ With over 20 years of professional experience, I help businesses, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and law firms navigate Human Resources compliance, contract matters, and litigation support with practical, business-focused solutions. I am an Expert-Vetted freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score, 130+ successfully completed projects, and more than $80,000 earned on Upwork. My unique combination of Human Resources and legal experience allows me to provide practical, compliant, and business-focused solutions that help clients save time, reduce risk, and focus on growing their organizations. SERVICES I PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING • Employee Handbook Development • HR Compliance Audits • Multi-State Employment Compliance • Recruiting and Talent Acquisition • Job Descriptions • Onboarding and Offboarding • Employee Relations • Performance Management • Workplace Investigations • Manager and Employee Training • Policy Development • Full-Service Payroll Support PARALEGAL SERVICES • Federal and State Court Litigation Support • Federal and State Court E-Filing • ADA Title III Litigation Support • Legal Research • Legal Writing • Discovery Drafting and Responses • Motions and Pleadings • Case Management • Trial Preparation • Probate Support • Business Litigation Support CONTRACT DRAFTING AND REVIEW • Independent Contractor Agreements • Employment Agreements • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) • Service Agreements • Vendor Agreements • Consulting Agreements • Business Contracts • Contract Review and Redlining • Contract Negotiation Support WHAT SETS ME APART Unlike most HR consultants, I understand the legal risks that businesses face. Unlike most paralegals, I understand the practical HR and operational challenges businesses encounter every day. This combination allows me to provide solutions that are not only effective but also legally compliant, helping clients avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions. PUBLISHED AUTHOR I am the author of: • HR REMOTELY: How to Motivate A Remote Workforce • Top HR Practices for Startups My work has been featured through major retailers and professional platforms, including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Walmart, and LinkedIn. WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME • 20+ Years of Professional Experience • Expert-Vetted Upwork Freelancer • 100% Job Success Score • Responsive Communication • Detail-Oriented and Reliable • Business-Focused Solutions • Practical, Compliance-Driven Advice Whether you need an experienced HR consultant, a skilled contract specialist, or a dependable senior paralegal, I am ready to help. Let's discuss your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.2k
Billed in all: $90,953$91k
$306 in the last 6 months
Across 156 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 23% in Company Policy
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #5SurePayroll10 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 50%🇺🇸#2 of 5
- #43Company Policy190 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #21Top 23%🇺🇸#21 of 86
- #44Employment Handbook129 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #25Top 34%🇺🇸#25 of 83
- #69Policy Development247 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #33Top 28%🇺🇸#33 of 119
- #77Human Resources Strategy297 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #31Top 26%🇺🇸#31 of 117
- #100Employee Relations331 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #47Top 30%🇺🇸#47 of 166
- #142Human Resources Consulting572 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #55Top 25%🇺🇸#55 of 228
- #146Performance Management448 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #36Top 33%🇺🇸#36 of 132