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)

Research Assistant - Regulatory (Clinical Research)

CenExel · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

CenExel

🌎 United States 💵 $20 - $21.5 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Assist Regulatory Specialists in maintaining clinical trial documents for submission to regulatory agencies. Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, GCP, and FDA guidelines while managing regulatory filings and investigator documentation.

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Technology and Innovations Practice Area Attorney

Ascension · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Ascension

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $196K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Provide legal advice and support for strategic and operational priorities within the health law practice area. Implement legal initiatives and policies while managing internal and outside counsel financial resources.

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Compliance Consultant

Compass Retirement Consulting Group/Compass 360, LLC · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Compass Retirement Consulting Group/Compass 360, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform annual testing, asset valuations, and contribution calculations for a book of retirement plans. Prepare required IRS filings and identify operational errors to determine necessary corrections.

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Supervisory Paralegal

ITC Federal, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

ITC Federal, Inc.

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

Directs and supervises paralegals and support staff on major legal research projects and in-courtroom support. Responsible for quality control, formulating administrative procedures, and managing case files and exhibits for the DOJ.

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Law Clerk II

ITC Federal, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

ITC Federal, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform complex legal research and prepare draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and memoranda. Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including reviewing documents for relevance and privilege.

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Assurance Compliance Officer

Coastal Community Bank · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Coastal Community Bank

🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $141K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The officer is responsible for executing risk-based compliance monitoring and testing to ensure adherence to banking laws and regulations. This includes developing work papers, documenting findings, and verifying the implementation of remediation plans.

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Senior Compliance Corrections Specialist

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $70100 - $126K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing the corrections process by triaging non-compliance issues and coordinating remediation efforts using GRC tools. It requires collaborating with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans and providing trend analysis for senior leadership.

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Bodily Injury Adjuster - Represented/Litigation, Moderate – Remote

Allstate · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $53500 - $84625 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate automobile accidents involving bodily injury and property damage with attorney or litigation involvement. Assess coverage, liability, and damages while negotiating fair injury settlements with all parties.

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Claims Resolution Adjuster II – Remote

Allstate · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $75050 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate automobile accidents involving property damage and bodily injury to assess coverage, liability, and damages. Negotiate fair injury settlements with customers, vendors, and third-party carriers while maintaining accurate documentation.

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Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy

Public Partnerships | PPL · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Public Partnerships | PPL

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director serves as the Privacy Officer, overseeing the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program to ensure regulatory adherence and protection of sensitive information. This includes leading privacy governance, managing investigations, conducting risk assessments, and partnering with operational leaders to mitigate compliance risks.

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Regulatory & Reimbursement Coordinator

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

🌎 United States 💵 $76061.05 - $117K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinates Medicare and governmental payment policies, compliance, and reporting for hospital and clinic entities. Manages annual cost report submissions and performs pro forma financial analyses for new or changed services.

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Senior Compliance Consultant

Planet Technologies · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Planet Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by developing and delivering compliance solutions and strategies across Commercial, Defense, and State/Local sectors. Responsibilities include authoring policies, conducting security assessments, and performing gap analyses to ensure adherence to risk management frameworks.

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Corporate Paralegal

Envoy Global, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Envoy Global, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Paralegal

The Corporate Paralegal will draft and review contracts, NDAs, and corporate filings while managing legal document repositories and version control. They will also provide legal operations support, conduct research, and assist with corporate governance and compliance activities.

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VP Legal, Commercial

StackAdapt · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

StackAdapt

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and develop the commercial legal team while building a scalable legal function through the adoption of AI and automation. Partner with executive leadership to manage commercial strategy, risk tolerance, and the negotiation of major customer and alliance agreements.

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Legal Analyst - Law Enforcement Response

ZG Subpoena Solutions · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

ZG Subpoena Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $45000 - $60000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Analyst is responsible for responding to law enforcement and third-party requests for user data in accordance with client policies and applicable laws. They will also collaborate with team members to improve internal and client processes and procedures.

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Senior Manager, Knox-Keene Compliance

LifeWorks · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

LifeWorks

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Act as the primary custodian of the Knox-Keene license, managing all compliance obligations and reporting to the California Department of Managed Healthcare. Bridge the gap between regulatory policy and operational execution to enable the scaling of behavioral health services.

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Claims Representative, Auto

Sedgwick · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Bermuda, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process low to mid-level auto and transportation claims, including property damage and lower-level injury. Manage claim files, pursue subrogation opportunities, and maintain professional relations with clients and insured parties.

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Claims Major Case Director

IAT Insurance Group · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

IAT Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $92800 - $130K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage highly complex commercial liability claims with significant financial exposure, focusing on construction defect and general liability. Responsibilities include directing defense counsel, developing litigation strategies, and negotiating settlements with stakeholders.

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Associate Legal Counsel

Fictiv · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Fictiv

🌎 United States 💵 $63000 - $68000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Associate Counsel provides legal support for general corporate and commercial matters, focusing on contract negotiation and management. They are responsible for mitigating legal risks while ensuring regulatory compliance and advising on business practices.

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Sr. Coding Compliance Educator

Privia Health · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Privia Health

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $82500 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop and deliver comprehensive coding education and advanced consultation to providers to improve accuracy and compliance. Analyze performance indicators to identify training gaps and create specialty-specific documentation programs.

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Remote, Contract-based Morgantown, West Virginia Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – Up to 40 Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Manage active case files from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents. Coordinate case-related events such as hearings, mediations, and depositions while maintaining strong client communication.

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Director, HIS Government and Regulatory Affairs

SOLVENTUM · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

SOLVENTUM

🌎 United States 💵 $211K - $290K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead multiple workgroups and manage a multi-functional laboratory, focusing on complex projects and portfolio outcomes. Drive the strategic direction of the organization and champion recommendations for major laboratory programs.

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Senior Director, Medicaid Compliance

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 Israel, United States 💵 $148K - $274K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Compliance Advisory & Research and Compliance Response & Escalation teams to provide strategic direction across complex compliance functions. Partner with senior leadership to ensure business initiatives align with federal, state, and contractual requirements for the Medicaid line of business.

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Claims Assistant 2

Association County Commissioners of GA · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Association County Commissioners of GA

🌎 United States 💵 $45000 - $55000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Performs intermediate administrative support by entering insurance and workers' compensation claims into the database and processing related invoices. Handles office activities including answering telephones, maintaining confidential records, and providing customer support to local government officials.

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Commercial Property Claims Examiner II (Remote)

California FAIR Plan Association · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

California FAIR Plan Association

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves reviewing and processing complex commercial insurance claims up to $500,000 and authorizing claims investigated by independent adjusters. The examiner ensures coverage validity, manages loss reserves, and negotiates fair settlements while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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Analyst, Regulatory Affairs

Oscar Health · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Oscar Health

🌎 United States 💵 $28.3 - $37.15 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate Regulatory Affairs work within the Evidence of Coverage team and contribute to annual QHP filings. Manage internal tracking of legislative deliverables and coordinate working groups to ensure timely completion of regulatory requirements.

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Analyst, Regulatory Affairs

Oscar Health · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Oscar Health

🌎 United States 💵 $28.3 - $37.15 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate Regulatory Affairs work within the Evidence of Coverage team and support annual QHP filings. Manage internal tracking of legislative deliverables and coordinate working groups to ensure timely completion of regulatory requirements.

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Compliance Analyst

Keyfactor, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Keyfactor, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst monitors regulatory changes and implements compliance programs to ensure organizational adherence. They conduct policy reviews, assist in audits, and provide guidance to internal teams on compliance matters.

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Contract Manager (Remote)

M3USA · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

M3USA

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Manage the full contract lifecycle for clients, suppliers, and partners, including drafting, negotiation, and execution of agreements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate contract records and reporting.

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Process Manager, Commercial Casualty Claims - Remote

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

🌎 United States 💵 $136K - $182K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Implements the enterprise vision and strategy for the Commercial Casualty Claims department, providing leadership and accountability for goals and processes. Manages departmental operations, including budget development, staff performance, and the creation of automated solutions to improve efficiency.

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