What remote legal jobs are available?

Remote legal roles include paralegal ($50,000-$80,000), legal assistant ($42,000-$60,000), contract attorney ($45-$110/hour), document review attorney ($35-$65/hour), legal writer ($58,000-$90,000), compliance specialist ($70,000-$110,000), and in-house counsel ($130,000-$220,000). E-discovery and contract review offer the highest volume of remote attorney positions. Legal operations roles ($90,000-$170,000) are 85% remote.

How much do remote paralegals make?

Remote paralegals earn $50,000-$85,000 annually. Entry-level paralegals start at $45,000-$55,000, experienced paralegals earn $55,000-$72,000, and senior paralegals command $70,000-$85,000. Specialized paralegals (IP, M&A, litigation) earn 15-25% premiums. Freelance paralegals charge $30-$60/hour. Paralegal certificates from ABA-approved programs increase starting salary by $5,000-$10,000 compared to non-certified candidates.

Can lawyers work remotely?

Lawyers work remotely in transactional practice areas: contract drafting, corporate work, intellectual property, compliance, estate planning, and immigration. Document review and e-discovery are predominantly remote. Litigation requires periodic court appearances but allows 70-80% remote work. Bar admission in relevant jurisdictions is required. AmLaw 100 firms and Fortune 500 legal departments have adopted permanent hybrid and remote policies.

What skills do remote paralegals need?

Legal research proficiency (Westlaw, LexisNexis) is mandatory—paralegals conduct 60% of law firm research. Document management skills for organizing case files and discovery materials. Strong written communication for drafting correspondence and legal documents. E-discovery platform experience (Relativity, Concordance, Logikcull) is required for litigation support roles. Deadline management and confidentiality handling are critical. Paralegal certificates demonstrate foundational competency.

How do remote legal teams maintain confidentiality?

Attorney-client privilege requires identical protection for remote and in-office work. Encrypted document management systems (NetDocuments, iManage) store all files. VPN connections protect data transmission. Secure client portals enable document sharing. Private workspaces prevent unauthorized viewing. Firms provide secure laptops with remote wipe capability. State bar ethics rules approve cloud-based practice with appropriate security measures.

How do I become a paralegal?

Complete an ABA-approved paralegal certificate (6-12 months, $4,000-$12,000) or associate degree in paralegal studies. Bachelor's degree holders can complete accelerated certificate programs in 4-6 months. Entry-level positions at law firms or corporate legal departments require certification or degree. National paralegal certification (CP from NALA, RP from NFPA) enhances credentials and increases salary by $3,000-$6,000.

What is document review and how much does it pay?

Document review attorneys analyze legal documents for relevance, privilege, and responsiveness during litigation discovery. Pay ranges from $35-$65/hour for standard review to $75-$120/hour for foreign language, technical, or second-level review. Projects last 2 weeks to 6+ months. JD required; bar admission often not necessary. Staffing agencies (Hire Counsel, Special Counsel, Axiom) place attorneys on document review projects nationwide.

What is legal operations and how much does it pay?

Legal operations manages the business side of legal departments: technology implementation, vendor management, budget oversight, process optimization, and data analytics. Legal ops professionals earn $85,000-$140,000; directors earn $150,000-$220,000; heads of legal ops earn $200,000-$280,000. Background in legal, business, finance, or technology qualifies candidates. CLOC certification demonstrates expertise. Legal ops is 90% remote-friendly.

Remote Legal Jobs in United States (2,781)

Vice President of Compliance

Equity Prime Mortgage · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Equity Prime Mortgage

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the compliance department by developing company-wide strategies, policies, and procedures while overseeing BSA/AML and Fair Lending programs. Act as the primary liaison with regulators and ensure the timely delivery of audits, exams, and compliance reporting.

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Sr. Director, Intellectual Property (Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held)

J.S. Held LLC · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

J.S. Held LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $205K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage daily litigation engagements by creating complex financial models and reports for intellectual property dispute resolution. Lead and train analysts while collaborating with Managing Directors to critique opposing claims and identify new business opportunities.

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COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-Outpatient

Duke Careers · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Duke Careers

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Implement and maintain compliance programs to reduce legal and financial risks through provider education and internal audits. Collaborate with physicians to improve documentation and coding capabilities while ensuring adherence to federal and state guidelines.

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COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-Inpatient

Duke Careers · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Duke Careers

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Implement and maintain compliance programs to reduce legal and financial risks through provider education and internal audits. Collaborate with physicians to improve documentation and coding while ensuring adherence to federal and state guidelines.

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COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-Inpatient

Duke Careers · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Duke Careers

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Licensing and Compliance Specialist

Shift Markets · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Shift Markets

🌎 Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, United States, Uruguay ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage Money Transmitter License applications and renewals via the NMLS portal and support crypto-related regulatory filings across global jurisdictions. Maintain corporate records and entity standings for US and international entities, including beneficial ownership reporting.

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Associate Attorney - NY

LOGS Legal Group · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

LOGS Legal Group

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent financial institutions in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and replevin court proceedings. Manage case workflows, draft legal documents, and provide legal oversight in a high-volume practice.

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Senior Director, Global Commercial Logistics, Transportation, and Trade Compliance Manager

BeiGene · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

BeiGene

🌎 United States 💵 $199K - $269K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership for global supply chain operations, focusing on the end-to-end movement of goods and transportation network optimization. Lead global trade compliance programs to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence across international borders.

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People Operations Specialist II (HR Compliance)

American Addiction Centers · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

American Addiction Centers

🌎 United States 💵 $30.7 - $46.05 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage HR compliance, case queues, and employee life cycle services while ensuring adherence to federal and state employment laws. Partner with internal teams to improve HR operations and deliver high-quality support to teammates.

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Associate Attorney-IN

LOGS Legal Group · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

LOGS Legal Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate Attorney provides legal representation in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, attending court hearings, and collaborating with support staff to deliver client-focused services.

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Public Sector Compliance Analyst

Autodesk · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Autodesk

🌎 United States 💵 $92000 - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Assess security controls to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and collaborate with service owners to facilitate onboarding and audits. Implement automated processes for evidence collection and maintain continuous monitoring within the FedRAMP environment.

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Senior Director, Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy Legal

Zscaler · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Zscaler

🌎 United States 💵 $231K - $330K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the global data security and privacy legal function, serving as the primary legal architect for data protection across the Zscaler platform. Provide strategic guidance on incident response, privacy by design, and manage a team of privacy lawyers.

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Paralegal Assistant

Husch Blackwell · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Husch Blackwell

🌎 United States 💵 $47000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in managing case files, docketing, and legal research. Assist with document production, trial preparation, and the implementation of legal AI tools to enhance client service.

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Compliance Analyst I, Licensing

Guild Mortgage · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Guild Mortgage

🌎 United States 💵 $22.69 - $31.93 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Responsible for supporting the Compliance Management Division by ensuring the company remains in good standing with state and federal regulatory agencies. This includes managing the renewal of company and loan originator licenses through NMLS and completing various regulatory reports.

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Commercial Counsel

Andromeda Cluster · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Andromeda Cluster

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $235K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Draft and negotiate revenue-critical commercial agreements while managing complex, non-standard deals. Help build the legal function by developing templates, risk frameworks, and AI-enabled legal tooling.

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Senior Associate - Healthcare Compliance Analyst - HTS

BRG · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

BRG

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $115K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The role involves supporting medical record audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliant claims submission for government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis to identify coding trends and developing client deliverables and expert reports.

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Director / Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion

Immunome, Inc. · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Immunome, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $222K - $310K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the U.S. regulatory advertising and promotion strategy across the oncology portfolio from pre-launch to post-market execution. Manage the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) review process and oversee FDA promotional submissions and agency interactions.

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Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & EPC

Cypress Creek Renewables · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Cypress Creek Renewables

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $220K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Lead the company's procurement and EPC contracting efforts by drafting and negotiating supply and services agreements. Provide legal counsel to internal teams to resolve disputes and support M&A and finance transactions.

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Remote Compliance Specialist

Rainey Property Management · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Rainey Property Management

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Ensure ongoing compliance with HUD, IRS, and state housing agency requirements for affordable housing portfolios in Texas and Florida. This includes reviewing income certifications, coordinating audits, and providing technical guidance to property management teams.

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Warranty Claims Investigator

Amrize · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Amrize

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and resolve warranty claims by analyzing data, conducting field investigations of roofing systems, and negotiating resolutions. Coordinate repairs by reviewing contractor proposals, ordering materials, and processing invoices while maintaining detailed documentation.

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Contract Immigration Attorney

Manifest Law · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Manifest Law

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage individual immigration matters including employment-based and family-based petitions with full case ownership. Utilize the Manifest platform to handle workflows and maintain high legal quality and communication standards.

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V105 - Personal Injury Legal Assistant I

Job Duck · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, United States 💵 $1150 - $1220 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Assistant

Provide administrative support to attorneys by managing new personal injury claims and handling inbound and outbound calls. Coordinate the retrieval of medical records and draft legal correspondence to ensure seamless case progress.

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IFG Associate Director, Carrier Compliance

Humana · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Humana

🌎 United States 💵 $138K - $191K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead a team of compliance professionals to monitor sales interactions and ensure carrier expectations are met for Medicare Advantage. Oversee the resolution of Complaints to Medicare (CTM) and develop strategies to minimize compliance risk exposure.

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Senior Manager Corporate Quality Compliance

Amgen · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Amgen

🌎 United States 💵 $138K - $187K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and coordinate Global Quality Compliance audits across various sites and partners to assess regulatory compliance and identify risks. Provide technical leadership to resolve multi-site compliance issues and support regulatory authority inspections.

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Director, Medicare Regulatory Change Management

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 Israel, United States 💵 $118K - $219K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop and implement strategies to maintain and implement regulatory requirements for assigned products across the company. Lead the tracking of laws and regulations while communicating impactful changes to key stakeholders and leaders.

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Senior Contract Manager

GE Aerospace · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

GE Aerospace

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, from solicitation and formation to administration and close-out. Partner with leadership to develop contracting strategies and mitigate business, performance, and compliance risks.

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Expert Compliance Risk Advisor (Remote)

Experian · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Experian

🌎 United States 💵 $80237 - $139K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves assessing compliance risks and performing gap assessments to ensure adherence to global policies and consumer credit regulations. The advisor will also support regulatory exams by collecting data and collaborating with Legal and Information Security teams.

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Epic Trainer & Compliance Specialist

NavSav Holdings LLC · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

NavSav Holdings LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for training employees on Applied Epic and enforcing data integrity standards to ensure accurate reporting and operational consistency. The role bridges system administration and compliance to support strategic dashboards and business decision-making.

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Senior Compliance Analyst

Nirvana Insurance · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Nirvana Insurance

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Oversee and improve regulatory compliance functions across all states and lines of business for a commercial insurance company. Act as the primary liaison with state departments of insurance and manage required statistical and DMV reporting.

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Supervisor Property Claims Branch - Wind/Hail

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $77283 - $179K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide leadership and technical oversight for a team of property claims adjusters to ensure efficient and compassionate settlement of first-party claims. Manage staffing levels, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory guidelines.

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