Julia B.
Writer and Content Professional, Legal Researcher, Paralegal
Experience
Sep 2015 - Oct 2024
9 years 2 monthsSan Diego, United States
Content Editor, Researcher, Writer
West Publishing, A Division of Thomson Reuters
- Led daily review and editing of AI-generated copy from client’s proprietary content management system, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Wrote SEO optimized corporate journalistic/marketing hybrid reports on new civil lawsuit filings in San Diego Superior Court, synthesizing and summarizing cases for newsworthy content.
- Focused on delivering high-quality digital newsletter content for attorney and legal subscribers, emphasizing plaintiffs’ firm marketing within the San Diego region.
- Conducted document acquisition and research under daily deadlines.
- Performed work as a sole proprietor independent contractor small business owner.
Sep 2009 - Sep 2015
6 years 1 monthSan Diego, United States
Content, Writer, Researcher, Contributor
West Publishing, A Division of Thomson Reuters
- Conducted daily lawsuit review with close quick reading, synthesized and created summaries of civil legal cases.
- Created a daily “West Court Wire” news report for Westlaw subscribers.
- Wrote high-quality journalistic-style civil litigation reports under daily deadlines for the San Diego, California region.
- Acquired digital documents and researched case files at all San Diego Superior Court locations, Federal Court, and Fourth District Court of Appeals.
- Engaged early with and trained a generative AI language model.
- Performed work as a sole proprietor independent contractor small business owner and San Diego freelance media professional, permitted press member.
Nov 2005 - Dec 2007
2 years 2 monthsSan Diego, United States
Contract Administrator
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Analyzed, reviewed, processed, and implemented legal contract management software.
- Served as key liaison with internal corporate departments including purchasing, finance, facilities, human resources, operations, and clinical trial services.
- Managed document review and approval, contract lifecycle management, and tracking.
- Prepared and presented materials for presentations and meetings.
- Handled calendaring, document redacting, filing, records management, and provided administrative support for the Assistant General Counsel.
Feb 2004 - Aug 2005
1 year 7 monthsBurbank, United States
Coordinator, Copyright and Licensing Administration
Walt Disney Music Company, The Walt Disney Studios
- Analyzed, reviewed, processed, and implemented legal contract management software.
- Completed and filed U.S. copyright applications.
- Managed contract and music use license lifecycle and tracking.
- Liaised with and prepared briefings for creative professionals including music composers, songwriters, graphic artists and designers, writers, and other contributors.
- Provided administrative support to director- and vice president-level executives.
Jan 2003 - May 2003
5 monthsLibrary Assistant
McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton
- Assisted the law firm librarian while completing third-year law studies.
- Managed high volumes of library material records and performed legal research for attorneys and paralegals using various tools and sources.
- Updated, tracked, and organized library materials and compiled legislative histories.
- Performed legal communications and administrative tasks.
Jul 2002 - Aug 2002
2 monthsLos Angeles, United States
Law Student Advocate
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Assisted East Los Angeles community member clients with applying for, obtaining, and troubleshooting government benefits including social security disability and emergency food and shelter vouchers.
- Conducted legal research and records management.
- Advocated with written affidavits and documents.
- Advocated for public healthcare at Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meetings.
Sep 1996 - Jul 2000
3 years 11 monthsBurbank, United States
Coordinator, Copyright and Licensing Administration
Walt Disney Music Company, The Walt Disney Studios
- Analyzed, reviewed, processed, and implemented legal contract management software.
- Completed and filed U.S. copyright applications.
- Managed contract and music use license lifecycle and tracking.
- Liaised with and prepared briefings for creative professionals including music composers, songwriters, graphic artists and designers, writers, and other contributors.
- Provided administrative support to director- and vice president-level executives.
Summary
Content creator with extensive experience writing about civil litigation, particularly tort law, including personal injury and medical malpractice, and employment law.
Proficient in research, analytical and factual writing, having worked across a broad spectrum of legal, health care and medical terminology, Experience with brand marketing, SEO writing.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Sep 2000 - Jun 2003
University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law
Juris Doctor · Concord, United States
Sep 1992 - Jun 1996
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts · English and medical terminology · Columbia, United States
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