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 (2,774)

Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst

Polsinelli · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Polsinelli

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

The role involves managing information and data governance programs, including completing client security questionnaires and reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines. The analyst will monitor compliance with data policies and advise stakeholders on risk-aware decisions and treatment options.

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Claims Attorney Sr (P3) - Coverage Attorney

COUNTRY Financial · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

COUNTRY Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $151K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Serves as a legal advisor focusing on coverage analysis and strategy for casualty claims. Partners with claims professionals to evaluate policy coverage and oversees outside counsel on coverage-related litigation.

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Underwriting Compliance Specialist

Ryan Specialty · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Ryan Specialty

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Underwriting Auditor plans and conducts audits of underwriting processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. They communicate findings to stakeholders and engage in continuous monitoring to enhance underwriting practices.

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Manager, Compliance

Horizon3 AI · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Horizon3 AI

🌎 United States 💵 $149K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and grow the Compliance, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk programs to ensure organizational resilience and customer trust. Manage the enterprise security risk register and oversee audits against frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

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Risk and Compliance Analyst

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The analyst is responsible for conducting conflict checks, corporate research, and client due diligence to ensure compliance with financial crime legislation and ethical duties. They also manage the onboarding of new clients and lateral hires while coordinating with ethics attorneys and finance departments.

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Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel

Americans United for Separation of Church & State- · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Americans United for Separation of Church & State-

🌎 United States 💵 $91480 - $175K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as lead counsel in church-state litigation across federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting trials, developing new cases, and collaborating on integrated advocacy campaigns.

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Case Manager, Liability, Evidence & Claims

Finch Legal · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Finch Legal

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

Manage personal injury cases from intake to settlement by gathering liability evidence and coordinating with insurance carriers. Responsibilities include drafting FOIA requests, conducting fault analysis, and optimizing evidence collection workflows.

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(REMOTE) Area Claims Manager

Trinity Health · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Trinity Health

🌎 United States 💵 $50.8 - $83.81 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and investigate liability claims, determining value and resolution strategies while supervising outside defense counsel. Collaborate with risk management teams to identify trends and ensure compliance with legal and reporting requirements.

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Compliance Officer

MissionSquare · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

MissionSquare

🌎 United States 💵 $73810 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer ensures regulated entities adhere to securities laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, approving marketing materials, and managing regulatory filings.

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Compliance Officer

MissionSquare · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

MissionSquare

🌎 United States 💵 $73810 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer ensures regulated entities adhere to securities laws, internal policies, and regulatory agency rules. Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, approving marketing materials, and managing regulatory filings.

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Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel (Consumer Litigation & Regulatory)

Dave · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Dave

🌎 United States 💵 $274K - $325K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead the end-to-end litigation and regulatory enforcement defense strategy, managing consumer lawsuits, class actions, and agency inquiries. Develop risk management systems and advise executive leadership and the Board on high-stakes legal matters.

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ON-CALL Compliance Inspector

IIIIIIUS · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

IIIIIIUS

🌎 United States 💵 $89649 - $152K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Conduct inspections of family, adult, and juvenile residential centers to ensure compliance with ICE standards of care. Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide analytical support to improve JFMD operations and detention standards.

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Manager II, Regulatory Affairs

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $168K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the labeling, advertising, and promotional review processes to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Act as the primary regulatory point of contact for cross-functional teams and manage responses to Health Authority queries.

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US Regulatory Manager

Unchained · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Unchained

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Operationalize and maintain compliance with U.S. financial services laws across lending, money transmission, and virtual currency activities. Lead the full compliance lifecycle, including licensing, risk assessments, internal controls, and managing regulatory examinations.

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ON-CALL Compliance Inspector

ICF · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

ICF

🌎 United States 💵 $89649 - $152K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Claims Representative, Auto | Remote 46 APPLICANTS

Sedgwick · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $55000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Representative will analyze and process low to mid-level auto and transportation claims, including property damage and lower-level injury claims. They will maintain action plans to meet deadlines and ensure proper documentation and coding of claims.

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Paralegal

Humana · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Humana

🌎 United States 💵 $59300 - $80900 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Supports a defensive litigation practice by assisting attorneys with subpoenas, bankruptcy, and medical malpractice matters. Manages a diverse caseload and coordinates complex projects within a collaborative team environment.

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Production Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $225K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Production Attorney manages a high-volume portfolio by reviewing and approving legal pleadings, motions, and discovery to support active litigation. They are responsible for updating case statuses in proprietary software and ensuring strict compliance with court and client requirements.

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Paralegal, QDRO

Ascensus · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Ascensus

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

The role involves reviewing Domestic Relations Orders to determine their qualified status under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. It also requires communicating with participants and attorneys to resolve deficiencies in proposed orders.

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Vice President, Corporate Transactions & Regional Counsel

US Acute Care Solutions · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

US Acute Care Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $157K - $292K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Vice President will provide legal counsel and strategic partnership across the organization’s operations, focusing on enterprise growth initiatives and healthcare contracting. This role involves advising senior executives on legal and regulatory risks while shaping operational frameworks for a high-growth organization.

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Corporate Counsel

ActiveCampaign · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

ActiveCampaign

🌎 United States 💵 $168K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel will assist the General Counsel and legal department with various legal issues, draft and negotiate contracts, and refine contractual workflows. This role involves serving as a legal advisor to internal departments and improving efficiency in legal operations.

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Sr. Claims Advocate

Gallagher · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Acts as an advocate for complex clients by providing coverage advice and monitoring large claims to ensure favorable resolutions. Responsibilities include consulting with brokers, facilitating claims reviews, and negotiating reserve changes.

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Vegetable Seeds Legal Counsel - NAJAK (NA Japan Australia and Korea) Region

Syngenta Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Syngenta Group

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $208K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide legal counsel and transactional support for the NAJAK Vegetable Seeds business, focusing on commercial operations and risk mitigation. Additionally, serve as the US Data Privacy Officer and lead lawyer for US real estate matters.

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Foreclosure - Paralegal

Padgett Law Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Padgett Law Group

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

Draft and prepare legal documents, motions, and affidavits while providing support to attorneys in a high-volume foreclosure environment. Maintain client relationships and ensure timely status updates and court filings.

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Foreclosure - Paralegal

Padgett Law Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Padgett Law Group

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

Draft and prepare legal documents, motions, and affidavits while providing high-volume support to attorneys in a time-sensitive environment. Maintain client relationships and ensure timely status updates and court filings regarding foreclosure proceedings.

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Legal Operations

Solana Foundation · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Solana Foundation

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on owning the legal technology stack, specifically configuring the Ironclad CLM and building AI-powered automated workflows. Additionally, the manager provides substantive legal support by drafting commercial agreements and managing KYC/KYB compliance processes.

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Remote Claims Processing Clerk

Conduent Commercial Solutions, LLC · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Conduent Commercial Solutions, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves processing healthcare claims in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong accuracy. Responsibilities include monitoring team communications and meeting productivity goals through internal systems.

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Advanced Specialist, Legal Counsel/Contract Management

Pearson · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Pearson

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer, vendor, and technology agreements to safeguard legal interests. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

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Research Attorney I - Court of Appeals (Judge Isherwood)

Kansas Judicial Branch · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Kansas Judicial Branch

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

The Research Attorney provides confidential legal support to Judge Isherwood by reviewing briefs and case records. Responsibilities include researching legal questions and preparing prehearing memoranda to assist in judicial decision-making.

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Technical Director, Claims - Commercial, E&S/Specialty

Nationwide · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Nationwide

🌎 United States 💵 $122K - $214K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Direct claims coverage and strategy for Commercial, E&S, and Specialty lines of business to ensure high-quality claim outcomes. Provide technical oversight, develop coverage training plans, and offer risk recommendations to the Claims and Underwriting Divisions.

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