Freelance Legal Writer and Document Support – $30.00-$35.00/hour
PRAISEnyc, Inc. is seeking an experienced freelance legal writer and case support specialist to assist with special education due process matters. This is a remote, independent contractor position on an as-needed basis. There are no guaranteed hours.
The ideal candidate has experience drafting legal documents, organizing complex case files, and working independently with minimal supervision. Most assignments require a 24-48 hour turnaround.
Responsibilities
- Draft parent affidavits from interviews, educational records, and provider reports.
- Expand due process complaint templates using case-specific facts.
- Organize, merge, bookmark, OCR, and prepare PDF exhibits.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, accuracy, and consistency.
- Maintain organized electronic case files.
- Assist with administrative and document management tasks.
- Communicate promptly regarding assignment acceptance and completion.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience drafting legal documents.
- Excellent legal writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working remotely and meeting 24-48 hour deadlines.
- Proficiency with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PDF document management.
Preferred Experience
- Special education law.
- Administrative law.
- Litigation support.
- Due process hearings.
- Working with educational or medical records.
Position Details
- Independent contractor (1099).
- Remote.
- Project-based assignments only.
- No guaranteed workload.
- Opportunities for ongoing work for high-performing contractors.
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour