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Rachael Leah

Legal Content Writer
  • Cortland, Illinois
  • September 22, 2022

Hello! My name is Rachael. I am a driven legal content writer who is also licensed to practice law in Illinois.

I find creative and effective ways to write engaging content that both informs and converts readers into potential clients. The law and learning are my passions. I'm continually looking for ways to improve my craft and create next-level content in many modalities.

From legal briefs to blogs and everything in between, my diverse background equips me with the knowledge and skills to tackle a variety of writing projects.

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Education

Juris Doctor @ Northern Illinois University College of Law
Aug 2016 — May 2019

Cum Laude (GPA 3.25)
Recipient of the Brian & Tamra McGough Prize for Highest GPA in Corporate Law Sequence of Courses

Bachelor of Science @ Northern Illinois University
Aug 2011 — Dec 2014

Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.75)
Major: Communicative Disorders/Speech Language Pathology Minor: Cognitive Studies

Experience

Legal Content Writer @ Juris Digital
Mar 2022 — Current

· Writing blogs and practice area pages that conform with company and client guidelines
· Effectively managing multiple deadlines for different types of copy
· Communicating with the editor and team members to ensure content accuracy

Editor, In-House Content Writer, Webpage Writing Team Writer @ Market JD
Dec 2021 — Aug 2022

· Drafted and edited posts and pages according to Market JD and client-specific guidelines
· Wrote substantive content to be included in the webpage template
· Created blog titles using keyword research provided by the SEO team
· Optimized clients’ existing web content to conform with SEO team specifications

Owner and Principal Attorney @ Law Office of Rachael J. Leah, LLC
Jan 2020 — Jan 2022

· Civil and criminal appellate work
· Representation of parties to real estate transactions
· Counsel and legally advise small businesses
· General legal counseling and transactional-based legal services
· Freelance/contract-based legal services for practicing attorneys

Graduate Research Assistant @ NIU Center for Child Welfare and Education
Feb 2018 — May 2019

· Synthesized data for presentations to DCFS and Permanency Enhancement Project
· Monitored and reported on federal and state reviews of DCFS and POS practices
· Drafted targeted proposals to improve the well-being of children in care
· Prepared quarterly and annual reports for the Educational Access Project

Legal Assistant @ Slingerland & Clark, P.C.
Apr 2015 — Aug 2016

· Assisted in drafting and preparing motions and pleadings
· Coordinated and prepared the documents for real estate closings
· Prepared legal briefs for filing with the appellate courts

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