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)

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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Corporate Counsel, Business Legal - Global Housing

Assurant · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Assurant

🌎 United States 💵 $103K - $173K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and insurance carrier agreements for the Global Housing business. Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to internal teams to mitigate risk and support business growth.

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Senior Commercial Counsel

TRM Labs · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

TRM Labs

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Support the global Go-To-Market team by drafting and negotiating commercial, vendor, and SaaS agreements. Lead legal operations projects to integrate AI tools and streamline internal review workflows for efficiency.

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Director, Regulatory Affairs

Grid United · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Grid United

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regional regulatory strategy and advocacy for electric transmission projects to ensure timely regulatory approvals. Foster relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry associations while collaborating cross-functionally to align project plans with regulatory requirements.

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Legal Writer, Litigation

Price Benowitz LLP · Full Time · 4 Weeks 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, including motions, complaints, and briefs. They will conduct extensive legal research and collaborate with attorneys to support litigation strategy and case development.

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Specialist, Onboarding Compliance

Charlie Health Behavioral Health Operations · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Charlie Health Behavioral Health Operations

🌎 United States 💵 $53000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of clinical personnel files to ensure all regulatory and state requirements are met. Collaborate with recruiting and HR operations to verify credentials, background checks, and training for new hires.

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Remote Home Health RN – Medical Claims Reviewer

Broadway Ventures · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Broadway Ventures

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $63000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves conducting pre- and post-payment medical reviews to ensure compliance with clinical criteria and guidelines. Responsibilities include reviewing claims, assessing payment determinations, and providing guidance to team members.

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Compliance Associate

Cherry Technologies, Inc. · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Cherry Technologies, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Associate supports and manages the company's compliance program to mitigate risk across various business lines. Key duties include managing license applications, overseeing internal and third-party audits, and maintaining policies and procedures.

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Manager of AD Compliance

Sun Country Airlines · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Sun Country Airlines

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Airworthiness Directive (AD) Management Program to ensure fleet airworthiness and regulatory compliance. This includes reviewing ADs and NPRMs, maintaining compliance databases, and conducting quality assurance audits.

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Associate Attorney

Kelley Kronenberg · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Kelley Kronenberg

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

The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload of insurance litigation cases from initial strategy to resolution. This includes collaborating with senior attorneys and maintaining significant client interaction.

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Remote Claims Processing Clerk

Conduent · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Conduent

🌎 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 efficient data entry.

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Associate Director and Counsel - Global Trade Investigations & Disclosures (Remote)

RTX · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

RTX

🌎 United States 💵 $157K - $298K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead complex internal global trade investigations and draft disclosures for U.S. and foreign government agencies regarding export control violations. Provide legal guidance to strategic business units to ensure compliance with EAR and ITAR regulations.

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Claims Manager

Counterpart · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Counterpart

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $160K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the full lifecycle of professional liability claims, including investigations into coverage, liability, and damages. Collaborate with internal data and engineering teams to improve claims management systems and provide feedback on process optimization.

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Associate Counsel

Ivy Rehab · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Ivy Rehab

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Associate Counsel supports all departments with a focus on corporate, regulatory, and complex contract matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, providing legal advice, and reviewing legislation to support the General Counsel.

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Director, Regulatory Affairs - Development Strategy

Insmed Incorporated · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Insmed Incorporated

🌎 United States 💵 $185K - $252K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory strategy and operational leadership for early-stage drug development and business development assets. Act as the primary regulatory contact for the U.S. FDA and conduct due diligence assessments for external assets.

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Privacy Consultant - Legal & Technical Compliance

MBL Technologies · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

MBL Technologies

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves overseeing data protection policies, privacy risk strategies, and conducting reviews of technical documentation like Privacy Impact Assessments. The consultant will also manage reporting metrics and ensure compliance with federal requirements and NIST 800-53 standards.

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VP / SVP, Head of Legal, Compliance & Regulation — Americas

zerohash · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

zerohash

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal, compliance, and regulatory strategy across the Americas, focusing on licensing and registration milestones in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Bermuda. Oversee risk-based compliance programs and manage regional compliance officers and MLROs to ensure adherence to AML/BSA and financial regulations.

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Sr. Counsel, Corporate (Remote)

CrowdStrike · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

CrowdStrike

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead compensation and equity-related workstreams for M&A transactions and advise on compensation-related disclosures and corporate governance matters. Drive legal workstreams relating to CrowdStrike’s equity plans and serve as the primary legal point of contact for stock administration.

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Data Privacy Manager

Fujifilm · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Fujifilm

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the day-to-day operations of the enterprise privacy program and act as a subject matter expert on data protection practices. Oversee data mapping, privacy impact assessments, and the development of policies to ensure compliance across various business lines.

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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Los Angeles

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $196K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent clients in insurance defense practice by managing cases from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, and briefs. Attend hearings, mediations, and trials while consulting with the Claims Department on legal and jurisdictional issues.

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Sr Claim Examiner-Liability

Crawford & Company · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Crawford & Company

🌎 United States 💵 $48085.96 - $87935.22 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead advanced liability claim investigations and manage the entire process from investigation to final resolution. Collaborate with defense attorneys to prepare cases for litigation and mentor new team members.

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Senior Manager, Enterprise Compliance Corrections

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $87700 - $157K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead a team responsible for remediating and reporting non-compliance with Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial regulatory requirements. Partner with internal leadership and product compliance teams to ensure timely resolution of identified issues and continuous program improvement.

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Corporate Ethics & Compliance Investigator

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 India, United States 💵 $107K - $199K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage complex, high-impact internal investigations to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations and internal ethical standards. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by analyzing records, conducting interviews, and recommending remedial actions to mitigate risk.

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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Dallas

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

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

Represent clients in insurance defense practice by managing cases from intake through resolution. This includes preparing legal documents, attending hearings, and conducting trials for low to moderate complexity cases.

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Risk Claims Manager

CrossCountry Freight Solutions · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

CrossCountry Freight Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage insurance claims for auto liability, workers compensation, and physical property damage to ensure sound settlements and legal compliance. Recommend measures to reduce losses and coordinate with other departments to resolve escalated operational issues.

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Employment Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $275K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Handle employment litigation matters including appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. Provide superior client service and manage cases within a fast-paced litigation environment.

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Senior Director, Content Marketing - Legal & Government

Thomson Reuters · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Thomson Reuters

🌎 United States 💵 $126K - $234K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the editorial strategy and content engine for the Legal Professionals business to drive demand for AI-powered legal tools. Manage a team of writers and producers to create original research, thought leadership, and pipeline-driving content.

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VP, Office of the General Counsel

Enstar Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Enstar Group

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $175K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as a core partner to the General Counsel to drive the operational execution and coordination of the Legal function. Responsibilities include managing legal spend, implementing technology tools, and overseeing operational planning and reporting across various legal towers.

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Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME)

DataForce by TransPerfect · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

DataForce by TransPerfect

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary legal authority to train, evaluate, and fine-tune AI models for legal applications. Develop legal taxonomies and validate datasets to ensure accuracy and jurisdictional relevance in AI outputs.

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