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)

VA Associate Attorney

Parmele Disability Advocates · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Parmele Disability Advocates

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent veterans in disability compensation claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Develop legal strategies, analyze medical and service records, and prepare necessary legal documentation to support claims.

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FLORIDA APPEALS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves drafting federal court briefs and substantive filings to challenge Social Security disability decisions. Responsibilities include analyzing administrative records, conducting legal research across federal circuits, and utilizing AI-assisted briefing systems.

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USDC Legal Assistant

Parmele Disability Advocates · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Parmele Disability Advocates

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

Provide comprehensive support for federal appeals in Social Security Disability and Veterans Compensation cases. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, managing case files, and maintaining professional communication with clients and court personnel.

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FEDERAL APPELLATE ATTORNEY - Remote Position

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Draft federal court briefs and analyze administrative records to challenge Social Security disability decisions. Conduct legal research across federal circuits and collaborate with senior attorneys to finalize substantive filings.

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Employment Counsel

Cresta · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Cresta

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage global employment law matters, providing legal guidance on hiring, performance management, and terminations. Partner with HR and executive leadership to ensure compliance across U.S., European, and APAC jurisdictions.

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Associate Counsel – Software Licensing & Commercial Contracts

Cytel Inc · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Cytel Inc

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal guidance on software licensing, SaaS agreements, and commercial transactions to support business growth. Partner with cross-functional teams to negotiate complex agreements and mitigate legal risks.

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Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

O-I · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

O-I

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide strategic legal counsel on securities law, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions for global operations. Manage SEC filings, public disclosures, and support board and committee matters including shareholder meetings.

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Manager IT-Cybersecurity Compliance

Sentara Health · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Sentara Health

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Establish and maintain the overall cybersecurity compliance program and lead a team of professionals to ensure readiness for regulations and standards. Drive the strategy for cyber defense focusing on governance, risk management, and continuous improvement of security controls.

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Director of Legal & Compliance

ibynd · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

ibynd

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Legal & Compliance will own and mature the compliance program across multiple entities while leading the negotiation of carrier and vendor contracts. They will also provide legal support for digital products, privacy obligations, and general counsel duties for the organization.

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Legal Writer, Litigation

Price Benowitz LLP · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Price Benowitz LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $35 - $38 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Writer is responsible for drafting and revising persuasive litigation materials such as motions, complaints, and briefs. They will conduct legal research and collaborate with attorneys to support litigation strategy and case development.

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Claims Verification Paralegal

Price Benowitz LLP · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Price Benowitz LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $33 - $38 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The role involves verifying insurance coverage and gathering medical documentation to support personal injury claims. It also requires maintaining accurate records in the case management system and collaborating with intake and litigation teams.

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HR Compliance Sr. Specialist

Andersen Corporation · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Andersen Corporation

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring employment compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including leading immigration sponsorship programs. It involves auditing HR programs, analyzing compliance data, and partnering with Workday for system enhancements.

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Contract Manager

Aston Carter · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Aston Carter

🌎 United States 💵 $45 - $50.48 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Manage the full lifecycle of construction-focused customer and government contracts, including reviewing, redlining, and negotiating terms to mitigate risk. Collaborate with legal, preconstruction, and project teams to ensure contractual alignment with business objectives and company standards.

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Workers Compensation Claims Supervisor - TN, KY, AL

Gallagher · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise a Workers Compensation claims team to ensure high-quality service and adherence to best practices. Manage adjuster hiring, training, and workloads while maintaining professional communication with clients, carriers, and brokers.

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Litigation Counsel

SunStrong Management, LLC · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

SunStrong Management, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the end-to-end litigation and arbitration process, including case assessment, discovery, and settlement discussions. Develop scalable litigation operations, track dispute trends, and oversee the performance and budgets of outside counsel.

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Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst

Johns Hopkins University · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Johns Hopkins University

🌎 United States 💵 $62900 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage complex pre- and post-award sponsored funds, including proposal preparation, budget development, and compliance oversight. Act as a primary liaison between faculty, central administration, and funding agencies to ensure efficient award management.

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Process Risk and Compliance Operations Manager

Airbnb · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Airbnb

🌎 United States 💵 $156K - $193K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Operations Manager

Own the strategic design of risk frameworks, registries, and AI governance for Community Support while partnering with the Insider Threat program. Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of systemic root cause resolution and deliver executive-level risk narratives to senior leadership.

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LIHTC Compliance Associate

Arboreal Management · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Arboreal Management

🌎 United States 💵 $7 - $8 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves reviewing resident certifications and auditing files to ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs. It also includes monitoring compliance deadlines and providing guidance to property management teams on eligibility requirements.

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Associate General Counsel (Product and Research)

Deepgram · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Deepgram

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead legal work for AI model development and product features, partnering with research and data teams. Design legal frameworks for scaling AI operations and manage the company's privacy program and international regulatory compliance.

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Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $224K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for investigational and marketed prescription drugs while managing lifecycle activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to author submissions and serve as the primary point of contact for health authorities.

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Housing Compliance Specialist

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

🌎 United States 💵 $63000 - $78000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Monitor and provide administrative support to ensure regulatory compliance and financial stability for an affordable housing portfolio. Act as the primary contact for monitoring agencies and collaborate with management agents to resolve audit deficiencies.

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Compliance Intern (TX) - SkillBridge (Military Only)

InfoDefense, Inc. · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

InfoDefense, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The intern will manage GRC toolkits, develop CMMC compliance reports, and lead security assessments. They will also maintain customer artifacts, POA&Ms, and organizational security awareness programs.

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Director, Compliance

Figure Lending · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Figure Lending

🌎 United States 💵 $136K - $204K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the company's lending compliance program across origination, servicing, and secondary market activities. Design and oversee a scalable Compliance Management System to mitigate regulatory risk and embed compliance into products and operations.

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Senior Employment Counsel, International Lifecycle

Justworks · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Justworks

🌎 United States 💵 €98000 - €127K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal workstream for complex international employment lifecycle matters, including terminations, redundancies, and employee relations. Develop scalable standards, playbooks, and training to enable operational teams to handle routine lifecycle matters effectively.

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Investigator Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Jacoby & Meyers

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $160K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves reviewing liability and insurance availability for catastrophic injury cases and conducting thorough investigations to determine potential claims. Responsibilities include drafting government claim forms, managing evidence, and communicating with clients and insurance adjusters.

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Complex Claims Manager - Construction Defect and Environmental

CRC Group · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

CRC Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving complex insurance claims related to environmental damage, general liability, and excess liability. The role involves managing legal defense strategies, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with underwriting on risk mitigation and portfolio management.

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Associate General Counsel

College Board · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

College Board

🌎 United States 💵 $184K - $245K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead legal due diligence for acquisitions and manage a growing portfolio of revenue contracts. Build scalable legal infrastructure and templates to support the organization's M&A strategy.

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Business Immigration Paralegal

GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Prepare and manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters from initiation through adjudication. Communicate directly with foreign nationals and corporate HR professionals while drafting petitions and supporting documentation for attorney review.

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Director of Litigation and Advocacy

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $145K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Litigation and Advocacy provides strategic leadership for impact litigation and advocacy efforts to advance racial and economic justice. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing a complex caseload, and delivering technical assistance and educational programs to legal service programs in California.

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Compliance Specialist – FedRAMP & HITRUST

Jorie AI · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Jorie AI

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of FedRAMP authorization and HITRUST certification programs. Coordinate with IT teams and external auditors to ensure continuous compliance across cloud environments.

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