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Ranz B.

FOIA & True Crime Researcher | Data Entry / Virtual Assistant

Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
$8 per hour
7 jobs
$300+ total earnings

👉 FOIA Research & Public Records Experience 👉 Police Bodycam, Dashcam & Case Research 👉 Organized FOIA Tracking & Data Entry 👉 Reliable Long-Term Support for True Crime Creators Hello! I’m Ranz. I help True Crime YouTubers and researchers find police bodycam, dashcam, and case records through FOIA and public records research. I handle the process from finding the right agency and preparing requests to submitting, tracking follow-ups, and organizing case information in spreadsheets. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 📌 FOIA Requests & Public Records Research 📌 Police Bodycam & Dashcam Research 📌 Police & Sheriff Department Communication 📌 FOIA Tracking & Case Organization 📌 911 Call & Interview Record Requests 📌 Data Entry (Excel & Google Sheets) 📌 Online Research & Lead Generation 📌 Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: • Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets • ClickUp • FOIA Portals & Public Records Platforms • AI & Research Tools I focus on keeping research organized, requests properly tracked, and follow-ups from being missed. If you need someone reliable to handle the research and FOIA work behind your content, feel free to message me. — Ranz

Hripsime A.

Policy & Legal Researcher | Academic Research | Report Writing

Proshyan, Armenia
$10 per hour
1 job
$100+ total earnings

Hi! I’m a Political Science graduate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Law. I help researchers, NGOs, universities, and businesses with research, legal and policy analysis, writing, and editing. I can help with: • Legal and policy research • Academic research and literature reviews • Human rights and international relations research • Policy briefs, reports, and research papers • Research proposals and grant applications • Editing, proofreading, and citations I have completed 10+ independent research projects on topics such as women’s rights, gender equality, gender discrimination, and post-Soviet politics. I have experience working with academic sources, legal documents, policy papers, and international reports. I’m detail-oriented, responsible, and focused on providing clear, accurate, and well-researched work. I always pay attention to instructions and deadlines. If you need reliable research or writing support, I’d be happy to help with your project.

Aleeza F.

FOIA Research Specialist | True Crime, BWC & Police Records Researcher

Kot Addu, Pakistan
$5 per hour
8 jobs
$200+ total earnings

🟢 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 𝐈’m a FOIA & Public Records Researcher specializing in Police Bodycam, Dashcam, 911 Calls, and True Crime Research. With 3+ years of experience, I help YouTube channels, journalists, researchers, and legal professionals locate, research, and obtain valuable public records and original police footage. 🔍 What I Offer: • Police bodycam & dashcam footage research • FOIA/Public Records request preparation and submission • 911 calls, police reports & incident records • Arrest, booking & court records research • Tracking requests and following up with agencies • Identifying strong, FOIA-friendly true-crime cases • Researching news articles, police releases & court documents • Reviewing released records and footage for key details • Finding original and previously unreleased footage 🛠 Tools & Skills: • FOIA.gov & state public-record portals • Google News & advanced web research • Airtable, Google Sheets & Google Drive • Public records and investigative research • Police department and government agency research 📌 Why Work With Me: • 7+ years of public-records research experience • Strong knowledge of U.S. FOIA and state public-record laws • Experienced with police departments and government agencies nationwide • Fast, accurate, and organized research • Clear communication and reliable updates • Confidential handling of sensitive records • Available for both individual cases and long-term projects Whether you need original bodycam footage for a YouTube channel, FOIA research for an investigation, or detailed public-records research, I can help you find the right information efficiently and accurately. Regards, Aleeza Fatima

Muhammad M.

FOIA Request & True Crime Footage Researcher | Data Entry & VA

Multan, Pakistan
$7 per hour
56 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

👉 4+ Years of Research & Data Experience 👉 10,000+ Public Record & FOIA Requests Managed 👉 Specialized in Police Bodycam & Dashcam Footage 👉 Reliable Long-Term Support for True Crime Creators Hello! I’m Manam. I help True Crime YouTubers, documentary producers, and legal teams source authentic police bodycam, dashcam, and case records through strategic FOIA requests across the United States. With hands-on experience handling public record departments nationwide, I manage the complete process — from identifying strong cases to submitting requests, tracking follow-ups, organizing footage, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets for content production. If you need verified footage and organized case materials without delays or confusion — I’m here to help. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 📌 FOIA Requests & Public Records Submission 📌 Police Bodycam & Dashcam Footage Research 📌 Communication with Police & Sheriff Departments 📌 Case Tracking Sheets & Organized Documentation 📌 Interview Transcripts & 911 Call Requests 📌 Evidence & File Management for YouTube Production 📌 Lead Generation & Online Investigation 📌 Data Entry (Excel, Google Sheets, CRM Systems) 📌 Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵: - True Crime YouTube Channels - Legal Teams & Case Researchers - Documentary Producers - Independent Journalists & Media Teams 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: * Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets * Trello & Data Management Systems * Professional Email Communication * FOIA Portals & Public Records Platforms * AI & Research Tools 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: ✔ Managed hundreds of nationwide FOIA submissions ✔ Delivered organized footage for monetized True Crime channels ✔ Experienced in tracking multi-state public record requests ✔ Strong follow-up system to avoid delays ✔ Daily communication & structured reporting My profile may not show everything I can do — but my work will. If you're building consistent True Crime content and need a reliable research partner behind the scenes, send me a message. Let’s build something long-term and professional. — Manam

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How to Hire Top Legal Researchers

How to hire legal researchers

From drafting contracts to pursuing litigation, it’s important to be thorough when researching anything that comes related to the law. Legal researchers can help you answer legal questions and back your cases and content with facts and precedents. 

So how do you hire legal researchers? What follows are some tips for finding top legal researchers on Upwork.

How to shortlist legal research professionals

As you’re browsing available legal research consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a legal researcher who is familiar with the legal nuances of your industry.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., experience researching case precedents for employment law).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular legal researcher.

How to write an effective legal research job post

With a clear picture of your ideal legal researcher in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective legal research job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From identifying case-relevant statutes to researching local regulations, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or practices of law, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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LEGAL RESEARCHERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is legal research? 

From primary sources such as statutes, regulations, and case law to secondary sources such as legal digests, treatises, and journals, legal researchers can find the information you need to back a case or fact-check content. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in legal research consultants:

  • Legal research and writing
  • Paralegal services
  • Industry-specific legal expertise (e.g., corporate law, litigation, real-estate law)

Why hire legal researchers?

The trick to finding top legal researchers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find a researcher to collect opinions, parallel citations, and precedents to help you prep for a case? Or are you creating content for a finance blog providing tax tips for traders? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a legal researcher?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced legal researcher may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their legal research more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.