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)

Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Diversified · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Diversified

🌎 United States 💵 $138K - $177K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of domestic and international commercial agreements and strategic relationship contracts. Provide legal counsel to sales and operations teams regarding intellectual property, data protection, and regulatory compliance.

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Vice President Regulatory Affairs (Drug)

Syncromune · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Syncromune

🌎 United States 💵 $345K - $375K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design and execution of global regulatory strategies for drug development programs from IND-enabling activities through BLA submission. Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and the primary contact for health authorities like the FDA and EMA.

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Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst

Brown & Brown Insurance · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Brown & Brown Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $105K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Manage technology risk and ensure compliance across the Retail Technology portfolio by identifying and prioritizing risks. Partner with stakeholders to implement GRC frameworks, support audit activities, and drive remediation of control gaps.

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Senior Manager, Business Process Office, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA)

Takeda · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Takeda

🌎 United States 💵 $137K - $215K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Support continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence within the Global Regulatory Affairs organization. Collaborate with leadership to design and implement compliant regulatory processes and track performance via KPIs.

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Associate Director, Corporate Compliance - Operations

Unither Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Unither Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $205K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design and optimization of corporate compliance systems, workflows, and data governance to support operational processes. Develop and maintain a third-party risk management program while partnering cross-functionally to embed compliance controls.

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FSP Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and budgets with study sites while ensuring compliance with company and client parameters. Coordinate with internal functional teams to align contractual activities with site activation timelines and critical paths.

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Director of Operations Strategy (General Liability)

Sedgwick · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $92728 - $129K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Large National Client General Liability program to ensure high-quality claim outcomes and operational excellence. Manage non-litigation and litigation claims teams while translating financial data into actionable strategic recommendations.

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Counsel, Commercial/Product

Merative · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Merative

🌎 United States 💵 $133K - $200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial, SaaS, and government agreements while providing strategic legal advice on privacy and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to mitigate risk and scale contracting processes within a regulated healthcare data environment.

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Regulatory Strategy Associate

Premier Research · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Premier Research

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves independently preparing IND modules and supporting complex regulatory submissions such as Orphan Designation and Fast Track applications. The associate will conduct in-depth regulatory research and interface with international affiliates to implement regional strategies.

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Counsel

Fujifilm · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Fujifilm

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $187K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal support for the Imaging Division, focusing on commercial transactions, ecommerce, and direct-to-consumer sales. Draft and negotiate complex contracts while ensuring compliance with trade and marketing regulations.

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Manager - Regulatory Affairs (Remote)

Caris Life Sciences · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Caris Life Sciences

🌎 United States 💵 $124K - $152K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory activities for in vitro diagnostic projects, including the preparation and submission of 510Ks, IDEs, and CE technical files. Provide regulatory guidance to project teams and pharmaceutical partners while ensuring compliance with FDA and European regulations.

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Compliance Analyst

City of Aurora · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

City of Aurora

🌎 United States 💵 $37.34 - $46.67 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Lead the Change Advisory Board and manage the IT change and configuration management program to ensure standards are met. Oversee the CJIS compliance program and act as the special projects lead for security and privacy initiatives under the CISO and CIO.

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IT SOX Compliance Lead

Acuity Inc. · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Acuity Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $83300 - $164K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the IT General Controls (ITGC) program to ensure SOX compliance. Partner with internal and external auditors to manage control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems.

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Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst, Pre-Award

Johns Hopkins University · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Johns Hopkins University

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

Manage the full lifecycle of sponsored funds, focusing on pre-award proposal preparation and budget development. Oversee post-award functions including account maintenance, compliance reporting, and financial closeouts for complex grants.

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Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts

UKG · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

UKG

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $209K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Manage complex inbound technology and vendor transactions, including SaaS and licensing agreements, while advising on legal and operational risks. Lead initiatives to modernize contracting processes through the implementation of AI and automation tools.

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Manager, Legal Strategy

EIDLexit · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

EIDLexit

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Legal Strategy team in developing and presenting Strategic Recovery Roadmaps to small business owners facing SBA EIDL debt. Coordinate between sales, marketing, and a network of partner attorneys to ensure seamless strategy execution and client recovery.

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Trial Attorney

The Law Firm for Truck Safety · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

The Law Firm for Truck Safety

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage high-stakes catastrophic truck crash and wrongful death litigation from strategy through trial. Responsibilities include taking depositions, collaborating with safety experts, and representing families in court.

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Manager of Legal Engineering

NetDocuments · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

NetDocuments

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal engineering discipline within R&D to structure legal knowledge and define semantic layers for AI agents. Design and implement evaluation harnesses to ensure the substantive quality and rigor of legal AI outputs.

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Compliance & Trust Lead

Linear · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Linear

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Operate and mature Linear's end-to-end compliance program, including SOC 2 and ISO certifications, while automating evidence collection. Act as the primary contact for security questionnaires and manage the risk management and third-party vendor programs.

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Senior Counsel, Partnerships

TRM Labs · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

TRM Labs

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the end-to-end negotiation and drafting of complex commercial, partnership, and data licensing agreements. Partner with business development and product teams to create scalable contract templates and mitigate legal risks.

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Claims Field Property Adjuster

AAA · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

AAA

🌎 United States 💵 $64500 - $86100 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate and resolve low to moderate-complexity property damage claims in compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes evaluating damages, negotiating settlements with insureds, and documenting claim files in company systems.

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Clinical Research Regulatory Specialist

OneOncology · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

OneOncology

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist ensures compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines by preparing and maintaining regulatory documents for clinical trials. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and network practices to streamline regulatory processes from study initiation to completion.

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Contracts Analyst Sr

SAIC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

SAIC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the preparation, negotiation, and administration of government contracts for various Civilian Agencies. Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders throughout the capture, proposal, and execution phases to ensure adherence to company policy and legal requirements.

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Associate Attorney, Mississippi

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates

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

Manage a heavy and diversified caseload of consumer protection clients in Mississippi. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve claims.

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Associate Attorney, Arizona

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates

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

Manage a heavy and diversified caseload of consumer protection clients in Arizona. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve claims.

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Senior Director of Compliance and Risk Management

COG Research Foundation, LLC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

COG Research Foundation, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $144K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Director of Compliance

Develop and oversee a comprehensive compliance and risk management program for a fiscal sponsor supporting childhood cancer research. Ensure adherence to federal laws, NIH/NCI guidelines, and IRS regulations while promoting a culture of ethics and transparency.

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Quality Compliance - Associate Director - Microbiology

Amgen · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Amgen

🌎 Ireland, Singapore, United States 💵 $145K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert supporting contamination control, QC laboratories, and manufacturing across Amgen Operations. Ensure science-based, compliant decisions through technical review of investigations, deviations, and regulatory inspection readiness.

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Quality Compliance Associate Director - Aseptic Processing

Amgen · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Amgen

🌎 Ireland, Singapore, United States 💵 $145K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert focusing on contamination control and aseptic processing across Amgen Operations. Partner with global teams to ensure compliant, science-based decisions and support regulatory inspection readiness.

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Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst, (RPA)

Strongpoint Partners · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Strongpoint Partners

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Perform full A-Z administration for a caseload of defined contribution retirement plans, including compliance testing and year-end valuations. Manage participant transactions and prepare necessary IRS and government filings.

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Legal Operations Paralegal

Mercola · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Mercola

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Serve as the operational backbone of the in-house legal function by managing legal workflows, records, and NDA administration. Coordinate document flow and logistics with outside litigation counsel while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

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