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 (2,776)

Technical Resource and Regulatory Specialist

Barry-Wehmiller · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Barry-Wehmiller

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary technical contact for the engineering community to promote products and obtain regulatory approvals across the US and Canada. Monitor regulatory changes and collaborate with sales teams to provide technical justification and support for customers.

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AVP National Technical Compliance

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Direct the delivery of workers' compensation legislative and regulatory information and training to ensure operational compliance. Serve as a subject matter expert for industry stakeholders and provide technical consultation to clients and internal departments.

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Claims - Eligibility Specialist 2, Claims

Wellcove/CHCS-Services · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Wellcove/CHCS-Services

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for reviewing Long-Term Care insurance policy benefit eligibility and determining approvals or denials based on company and federal guidelines. This includes interpreting policy provisions, requesting medical records, and communicating determinations to claimants.

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Lead Legal Counsel, Lending Partnerships

Upstart · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Upstart

🌎 United States 💵 $179K - $249K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Act as the primary legal point person for Lending Partnerships, providing strategic advice to mitigate risk and drive business growth. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements including SaaS, loan sale, and servicing agreements.

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Commercial Counsel

Plaid · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Plaid

🌎 United States 💵 $192K - $224K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including GTM, procurement, and product partnerships. Advise business partners on commercial strategies to accelerate revenue while mitigating legal and business risks.

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Vice President, Head of Legal & Compliance – Allegiance

The Cigna Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

The Cigna Group

🌎 United States 💵 $171K - $286K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serves as the senior legal and compliance leader for the Allegiance business, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. Responsibilities include managing legal and regulatory risks, overseeing outside counsel, and leading the compliance program including HIPAA and URAC accreditation.

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Associate Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid / Remote Possible- US)

First American · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

First American

🌎 United States 💵 $77300 - $103K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide underwriting support and authorization for the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services and establish underwriting standards.

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IP Litigation Paralegal

Woven Legal LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Woven Legal LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $31 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Support attorneys in intellectual property disputes by managing case calendars, drafting legal filings, and coordinating court submissions. The role involves organizing electronic case files and preparing exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials.

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Healthcare Contracts Attorney

usebridge.com · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

usebridge.com

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves owning the end-to-end review, negotiation, and closing of complex healthcare partner agreements and standard vendor contracts. The attorney will also identify regulatory risks and serve as the primary legal resource for operations, partnerships, and sales teams.

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V104 - Legal Case Manager

Job Duck · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United States 💵 $1220 - $1320 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Case Manager supports case progression by organizing medical records and drafting legal documents. They are also responsible for maintaining professional communication with clients and medical providers.

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V105 - Bilingual Legal Assistant

Job Duck · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

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

Support pre-suit personal injury cases by organizing case files and managing digital records within a CRM. Handle communications and follow up on essential insurance and medical documentation to ensure case progression.

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Director, Compliance Intelligence & Programs / Privacy Officer

US Acute Care Solutions · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

US Acute Care Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $119K - $221K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Leads the operational oversight and strategic advancement of the Compliance, Ethics, and Privacy programs, serving specifically as the USACS Privacy Officer for HIPAA compliance. The role focuses on modernizing compliance through data analytics, technology enablement, and risk-based governance to support operational excellence.

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Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Novonesis · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Novonesis

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

Act as a strategic partner to North America Sales by providing regulatory insights and leading submission projects such as GRAS, NDI, and NHPD. Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to ensure compliant innovation and competitive solutions across the Americas.

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ClearWellness - Legal Counsel & HIPAA Compliance Officer (100% Remote)

ClearCaptions LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

ClearCaptions LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

Oversees the implementation and maintenance of HIPAA compliance policies to safeguard patient health information and conduct risk assessments. Provides strategic legal advice on business matters, including contract negotiation, regulatory issues, and litigation management for a health and wellness organization.

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Family Law Litigation Attorney ( WFH ) #ESF1490

ExpertHiring · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

ExpertHiring

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

The attorney will lead contested hearings, trials, and mediations while developing litigation strategies for family law matters. They will serve as the lead courtroom advocate, leveraging internal support teams for drafting and trial preparation.

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Sr. Principal Medical Writer - Regulatory Submission Docs (ISE/ISS/Clinical Overview - Must Have) - Oncology Preferred

Syneos Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $210K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Medical Writer

Develop global regulatory submission documents including Clinical Study Reports and Clinical Overviews in accordance with ICH guidelines. Manage medical writing projects by developing timelines and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet corporate objectives.

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Associate General Counsel

MCI Careers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

MCI Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $30000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal support to the General Counsel by drafting and reviewing contracts and transactional agreements. Offer timely legal counsel to internal business units and executives while monitoring state and federal laws.

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Sr. Compliance Associate, Sanctions

Kraken · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Kraken

🌎 United States 💵 $54600 - $109K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the preparation and timely submission of global sanctions regulatory reports, including OFAC filings. Drive automation of the reporting workflow by partnering with engineering and AI teams to improve scalability.

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Paralegal

Injective Labs · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Injective Labs

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

The paralegal will draft and manage legal documents and contracts while ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. They will also conduct KYC processes and provide legal guidance for day-to-day operations within the blockchain sector.

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Claims Counsel - Remote

Stewart Title · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Stewart Title

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and resolve claims initiated under title insurance policies, including handling matters of fraud, forgery, and easement disputes. Negotiate settlements with claimants and opposing counsel while managing outside legal representation.

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Talent Consultant, Remote, F&A and Legal Experience

Ignite Human Capital · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ignite Human Capital

🌎 United States 💵 $50 - $70 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead full-cycle recruitment for investment, legal, finance, and corporate functions within a leading investment management organization. Partner with hiring leaders to develop talent strategies, build proactive pipelines, and provide market intelligence to optimize hiring outcomes.

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Director of Business Operations & Legal

Omni · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Omni

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

Build and scale AI-enabled contracting processes and commercial workflows to accelerate deal velocity and revenue growth. Manage security certifications, compliance policies, and provide strategic support for financing and M&A transactions.

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Attorney, Partnerships

Lumen Technologies · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lumen Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $155K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Draft, negotiate, and advise on partner and channel-related contracts to support indirect sales. Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders to balance commercial objectives with risk and compliance.

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2026 Fall Legal Clerkship

Our Childrens Trust · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Our Childrens Trust

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Law clerks support legal efforts in local, state, federal, and international climate actions. Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparation and document review.

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Experienced Legal Writer - Business Immigration (Remote-PST Hours)

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Writer is responsible for drafting persuasive support letters and complex RFE responses for business immigration cases. They also handle document collection, internet research, and the assembly of case exhibits for filing.

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Entry-level Legal Writer - Business Immigration (Remote-PST Hours)

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal

🌎 United States 💵 $55000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Writer is responsible for drafting persuasive immigration case documents, support letters, and RFE responses. They also collect petitioner documents, conduct research, and manage case exhibits and data entry.

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Global Regulatory Submission Planning Sr. Manager– Obesity

Amgen · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Amgen

🌎 United States 💵 $142K - $192K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead integrated regulatory planning for a key obesity asset, managing priorities, milestones, and risks across multiple indications and global regions. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure organizational readiness for critical regulatory objectives and health authority interactions.

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Senior Trial Attorney – First-Party Property / Insurance Defense (Remote, Dallas - TX)

Allstate · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Independently manage a litigation-heavy caseload focused on first-party property and homeowner claims from inception through resolution. Provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders and represent the company in court appearances, depositions, and mediations.

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Senior Recruiter - Compliance

Mercury · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Mercury

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $146K - $203K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Recruiter

Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts to hire exceptional Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Legal professionals for Mercury's GRC teams. Partner with executives to design interview panels, source niche talent, and align hiring with business growth and regulatory requirements.

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Associate Corporate Counsel

Renishaw · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Renishaw

🌎 United States 💵 $104K - $174K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including SaaS and licensing contracts. Provide legal support for product launches, compliance initiatives, and day-to-day business operations for Business Services and Government units.

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