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Modern Family Law · 19 hours ago

Legal Writing and Content Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and innovative Legal Writing and Content Manager to work remotely. The role involves leading content strategy and execution across various channels, collaborating with marketing and SEO teams, and creating high-quality legal content to drive engagement and visibility.

Legal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own and maintain a rolling editorial calendar aligned to: Priority practice areas (e.g., divorce, custody, support, protection orders). Key geographies and locations. Core client journeys and real questions clients ask

Develop content themes and ongoing series such as "Divorce 101," "Custody Basics," or "What to Expect at Your First Consultation."

Collaborate with Growth Marketing to align content with campaigns, webinars, and new market launches

Work with the Director of Marketing to ensure content aligns with brand messaging, campaign priorities, and firm-wide initiatives

Write and edit high-quality content across: Practice area and location landing pages. Educational blogs, guides, and resource articles. Client-facing resource pages and FAQs. Attorney bios and profile stories. Thought leadership and light PR support pieces

Transform attorney interviews and complex legal insights into content that is clear, human, accurate, and accessible

Maintain a consistent brand voice: empathetic, direct, grounded, and trustworthy—avoiding unnecessary legal jargon

Coordinate with leadership, attorneys, and external partners to: Secure expert commentary, podcast appearances, and local/regional media mentions. While working closely with Content and PR resources, support bylined articles and thought leadership opportunities

Develop referral and co-marketing partnerships with therapists, financial planners, mediators, and family service providers

Translate attorney perspectives and legal concepts into structured, plain-language content suitable for a general audience

Own the calendar, research, submission, and tracking of attorney, staff, and firm award nominations (e.g., SuperLawers, Best Lawyers, local "Best Of" lists), ensuring high-quality, on-brand applications and follow-up

Prioritize content that supports active campaigns, community discussions, and strategic initiatives

Provide source material for social content, short-form video, webinars, and other distribution channels

Provide modular content building blocks (e.g., sections, FAQs, tips, scripts) for use in nurture flows and lifecycle campaigns

Provide updates when laws, processes, or firm positioning change

Partner on visuals, diagrams, PDFs, infographics, and social assets that bring written content to life

Regularly audit and refresh content to maintain accuracy, local/state compliance, and competitive positioning

Maintain a simple, organized content inventory to track existing assets, update needs, and publication locations

Ensure content complies with state bar rules, legal advertising guidelines, and Modern Family Law's quality and accuracy standards

Maintain a consistent, firm-aligned brand voice across all content

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Legal WritingContent MarketingSEO Best PracticesJuris DoctorPR ExperienceContent StrategyAnalytical MindsetMicrosoft SuiteInterviewing SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailStorytelling SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

5+ years of content marketing, legal writing, copywriting, or editorial experience (in-house or agency) within the legal industry

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Experience in legal, professional services, healthcare, or another highly regulated, high-trust category

Strong portfolio demonstrating long-form educational content (articles, guides, landing pages, resource hubs) that builds trust and drives conversions

Practical PR/earned media experience, including coordinating placements, supporting expert commentary, or running contributor programs

Demonstrated interviewing skills; confident speaking with attorneys and experts and converting complex ideas into clear, structured content

Working knowledge of on-page SEO best practices and experience measuring content performance and impact on lead generation

Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with family law topics (divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements) or strong interest and ability to learn quickly

High level knowledge and experience working with the Microsoft Suite of products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe; and Zoom Conferencing Technology

Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to handle routine or emergent issues

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce clear, empathetic, and trustworthy content

Ability to translate legal concepts into accessible language for general audiences without sacrificing accuracy

Strong judgment around tone, client sensitivity, and legal advertising guidelines

Ability to synthesize attorney interviews, legal input, and complex material into structured, high-quality content

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to review performance data and adjust content strategy accordingly

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with attorneys, leadership, and cross-functional teams

Ability to maintain a consistent brand voice across all content formats

Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to independently prioritize work and meet deadlines

Comfortable working across multiple platforms and tooling ecosystems (e.g., CMS, SEO tools, analytics dashboards)

Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality — especially in a high-trust, highly regulated legal environment

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance.

Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations.