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Akima, LLC

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Arlington, VA · On-site

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The contractor shall provide specialized legal and technical writing support to the Office of the ... services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT. As a RiverTech employee, you will be ...

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New York, NY · On-site

Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills * Strong understanding of litigation procedures and motion practice * Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities ...

Morae Global

Motion Writer

New York, NY · On-site

Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills * Strong understanding of litigation procedures and motion practice * Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal writing service in the United States is $55,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectLegal Writing ServiceParalegal
CredentialsLegal training, writing skillsParalegal certification or associate degree
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, freelance, online platformsLaw firms, corporate legal departments
Industry UsageLegal document drafting, editing, researchLegal support, document preparation, case management

Legal Writing Services focus on creating and editing legal documents, requiring strong legal knowledge and writing skills. Paralegals assist lawyers with case preparation, research, and document handling, often holding formal paralegal credentials. While both roles support legal work, Legal Writing Services primarily provide specialized writing, whereas Paralegals perform broader legal support tasks.

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Infographic showing various Legal Writing Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,419 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Director and Professor of Legal Writing

Suffolk

Boston, MA • On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Suffolk University Law School is searching for a Professor of Legal Writing to join our faculty and serve as the Director of Legal Practice Skills (LPS), our top-five tenure-track legal writing program, starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. We welcome applications from individuals with substantial experience teaching in legal writing programs, a record of scholarship, significant service experience, and leadership experience or potential, including those with tenure, long-term contracts, or other similar record of accomplishments. We are looking for an innovative, collaborative leader who will maintain the program's excellence and lead its continued evolution in a time of rapid change in legal practice and technology.

The Director of LPS will teach one section of the year-long first-year legal writing course and devote significant time to leading the program, including:

  • overseeing legal writing adjuncts and visitors;

  • liaising with the administration on matters related to LPS;

  • mentoring new legal writing faculty;

  • planning and overseeing curricular innovation;

  • managing internal and external communications;

  • participating and leading in the national legal writing community;

  • conducting program review and strategic planning;

  • maintaining involvement in regional and national legal writing organizations and initiatives;

  • chairing the LPS faculty committee.

Support for scholarship, research, and professional development will be provided. Tenure-track and tenured legal writing professors participate fully in faculty governance with the same voting rights as all tenure-track and tenured faculty.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae or resume, references, and a cover letter. Cover letters should be addressed to Professors Rosa Kim (rkim@suffolk.edu) and Rebecca Curtin (rcurtin@suffolk.edu), Co-Chairs of the Legal Practice Skills Committee, and all materials must be uploaded to Suffolk's job posting website. We will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis and encourage early inquiries and applications.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000.Salary Transparency

Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.

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