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)

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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Associate Corporate Counsel

Remitly · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Remitly

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

Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements including SaaS and licensing contracts while supporting day-to-day business matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance on product launches, compliance, and regulatory issues.

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Paralegal

HopSkipDrive · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

HopSkipDrive

🌎 Georgia, India, Mexico, United States 💵 $80000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, and repository maintenance. Provide litigation support through document preservation, discovery coordination, and managing court filings.

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Compliance & Legal Operations Manager

HopSkipDrive · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

HopSkipDrive

🌎 Georgia, India, Mexico, United States 💵 $110K - $115K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Operations Manager

Lead regulatory research and compliance analysis for state market expansion while managing the Ironclad CLM platform. Oversee legal operations, including outside counsel billing, risk reviews, and the implementation of AI-driven workflow automations.

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Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | NY Jurisdictional Experience Required | Dedicated Client

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

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

Analyze and process lost-time workers compensation claims to determine benefits and ensure timely resolution. This includes negotiating settlements and communicating claim activity to claimants, clients, and excess carriers.

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Remote, Contract - based Southern California Litigation Paralegal (Trial Prep with PI/Medical Malpractice Experience) - 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

Provide remote litigation support focusing on trial preparation, including the creation of trial binders, exhibits, and witness files. Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through trial, including drafting legal documents and coordinating logistics.

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Counsel, Legal

Flatiron Energy · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Flatiron Energy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves negotiating critical project agreements and supporting project financings and investment transactions for utility-scale energy storage projects. The Counsel will partner with cross-functional teams to advance projects from development through operations.

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Senior Manager, Risk & SOX Compliance

Ōura · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ōura

🌎 United States 💵 $139K - $200K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the SOX 404 program lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, and control testing across Finance and IT. Own the compliance framework and collaborate with auditors to ensure internal controls scale with the business.

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Paralegal (Injective Labs)

Injective · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Injective

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

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

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Deputy General Counsel, US Commercial and Legal Operations - Fuze Services

Alto Pharmacy · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Alto Pharmacy

🌎 United Kingdom, United States 💵 $235K - $280K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as the primary legal leader and strategic advisor for Fuze Services, focusing on revenue generation and growth strategy. Responsibilities include negotiating complex commercial contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance for product offerings, and overseeing legal operations and marketing reviews.

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Senior Solution Consultant - Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Workiva Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Workiva Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $156K - $253K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide pre-sales technical support by developing and presenting GRC solutions, prototypes, and proofs of concept to secure technical wins. Partner with sales teams to drive discovery, lead product demonstrations, and align platform capabilities with customer business needs.

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Insurance/Claims Associate 84 APPLICANTS

ConceiveAbilities · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

ConceiveAbilities

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage escrow accounts, medical billing, and insurance coordination for surrogates and clients. Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve claims and ensure accurate financial record-keeping across multiple systems.

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Crop Claims Representative (Eastern Iowa)

Great American Insurance Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Great American Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $48000 - $65000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage an inventory of crop-related claims to evaluate liability, compensability, and damages through field work and investigations. Negotiate settlements and maintain detailed claim files while communicating coverage information to insureds and partners.

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Deputy General Counsel, US Commercial and Legal Operations - Fuze Services

Fuze Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Fuze Health

🌎 United Kingdom, United States 💵 $235K - $280K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as the primary legal leader and strategic advisor for Fuze Services, focusing on commercial contracts and revenue growth strategy. Oversee regulatory compliance, marketing reviews, and the management of legal professionals and operational vendors.

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Regulatory Affairs Manager

SafelyYou · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

SafelyYou

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Affairs Manager builds relationships with US and Canadian regulatory administrators to ensure resident rights protections and remove installation roadblocks. They act as the company expert on state, federal, and international regulatory requirements for healthcare software and services.

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OFFICE OF THE CUSTOMER CORRESPONDENCE PARALEGAL – REMOTE

LoanCare · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

LoanCare

🌎 United States 💵 $52400 - $88000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Draft and review final complaint responses for clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Analyze trends and establish quality control policies to improve the customer experience and minimize operational risk.

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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Tonix Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Tonix Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory activities for novel biologics and drugs from pre-IND and nonclinical stages through to clinical development and marketing applications. Develop regulatory strategies, manage complex submissions, and coordinate interactions with regulatory authorities like the FDA.

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Senior Associate General Counsel, LRC

Ascensus · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ascensus

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal and regulatory counsel to executives and business leaders regarding complex products and compliance issues. Draft and negotiate complex contracts and plan documents while managing disputes and overseeing outside counsel.

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Compliance Lead

Harper · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Harper

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Build and lead the company's compliance program from the ground up, focusing on producer licensing, market conduct, and regulatory infrastructure. Partner with engineering and operations to implement automated clearance gates and manage relationships with state regulators.

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Associate, Claims Examiner

MVP Health Care · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

MVP Health Care

🌎 United States 💵 $20 - $26.6 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves adjudicating health care claims using Facets and Macess systems while ensuring the accuracy of provider and member information. The examiner is responsible for resolving suspended claims and coordinating with other departments to maintain quality standards.

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Quality and Compliance Manager

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.

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

Oversees quality and compliance for the Kimberly-Clark account portfolio, ensuring work orders meet KPIs and managing supplier costs and delivery. Develops strategies for facility reliability, safety, and continuous improvement through audits and process optimization.

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Regulatory Affairs CMC Associate II

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate and manage the planning, compilation, and submission of CMC dossier content for clinical and commercial applications. Ensure adherence to eCTD specifications and manage regulatory correspondence with health authorities like the FDA.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs CMC Associate

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate and manage the planning, compilation, and submission of CMC dossier content for global clinical and commercial applications. Support the implementation of regulatory strategies and manage the CMC life cycle, focusing on change management and health authority queries.

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Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the planning, compilation, and submission of INDs and BLAs while providing regulatory CMC expertise to cross-functional teams. Develop CMC regulatory strategies for product changes and maintain correspondence with global health authorities.

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Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manages the planning, compilation, and submission of INDs and BLAs while providing regulatory expertise to cross-functional teams. Develops CMC regulatory strategies for product changes and maintains correspondence with global health authorities.

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Senior Consultant - Healthcare Compliance

BerryDunn · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

BerryDunn

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $125K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the development of healthcare compliance programs and conduct risk assessments across clinical and operational functions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing regulatory guidance, supporting audit defense, and monitoring compliance initiatives.

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