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)

Commercial Auto & GL Claims Examiner III

TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for reviewing policy information to determine coverage and conducting efficient investigations to resolve auto and general liability claims. This includes managing litigation, communicating settlement strategies to clients, and maintaining accurate loss reports and reserves.

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Corporate Attorney

Venbrook · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Venbrook

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Provide legal guidance across retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims operations. Manage complex litigation portfolios and oversee outside counsel to drive favorable resolutions and control legal spend.

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Regulatory Partnerships Manager Director

Propelus · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Propelus

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with state healthcare regulatory boards to expand Propelus solutions. Key duties include mapping technical capabilities to agency needs and managing the full lifecycle of government contract renewals and opportunities.

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Professional Services Contract Manager

MeridianLink · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

MeridianLink

🌎 United States 💵 $94667 - $161K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Coordinates end-to-end contracting for Professional Services, focusing on drafting and negotiating complex Statements of Work (SOWs) and managing scope control. Establishes scalable contracting mechanisms and partners with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and ensure timely delivery.

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Senior Counsel - Partnerships

Cotiviti · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Cotiviti

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the full lifecycle of strategic partnership and vendor contracts, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contract interpretation, and compliance requirements.

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Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist - USDA

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Communications Specialist

The role involves analyzing public comments on proposed rules and drafting regulatory communications and policy summaries. It also requires developing outreach materials and supporting the rule rollout process for stakeholders.

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US Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Henry Schein · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Henry Schein

🌎 United States 💵 $61812 - $84992 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Ensure company operations comply with federal, state, and international regulations regarding controlled substances and regulated products. Oversee licensing, reporting, and audits while partnering with cross-functional teams to minimize regulatory risk.

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Compliance Manager (Government)

Workstreet · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Workstreet

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

Lead federal and state cloud compliance engagements, guiding clients through the full FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorization lifecycles. Manage delivery teams of GRC engineers and oversee the implementation of NIST SP 800-53 controls and continuous monitoring programs.

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Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

Tractor Supply Company · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Tractor Supply Company

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves assisting prosecutors and law enforcement in the effective prosecution of impaired driving cases through training, technical assistance, and legal guidance. Responsibilities include developing DUI seminars, maintaining a resource website, and providing in-court support for defense challenges.

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Compliance Officer

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $148K - $274K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the health plan compliance program, ensuring adherence to CMS Medicare and state Medicaid requirements. Lead regulatory strategy, manage state interactions, and collaborate with risk management to reduce business risks.

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Director, Global Regulatory Lead

Rezolute · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Rezolute

🌎 United States 💵 $240K - $290K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Global Regulatory Lead develops and directs global regulatory strategies and programs for the development and marketing of biopharmaceutical products. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Health Authorities and leads regulatory sub-teams across multiple global projects.

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VP Corporate Counsel

VAST Data · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

VAST Data

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

The VP Corporate Counsel will build the corporate legal function from the ground up, focusing on IPO readiness and corporate governance. They will lead strategic transactions, M&A, and manage the legal complexities of global expansion and subsidiary governance.

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Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs - CMC

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER) · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER)

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for authoring CMC-specific regulatory dossiers (Module 3) for the development and commercialization of radiopharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. This includes planning and preparing eCTD documents for various global submissions and providing regulatory assessments for manufacturing changes.

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Senior Corporate Paralegal - Contracts

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $70276 - $116K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Paralegal

The Senior Corporate Paralegal prepares, reviews, and negotiates a high volume of customer-facing and corporate agreements. They partner with internal stakeholders to manage the contract lifecycle and drive process efficiency through standardized templates and workflows.

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Liability Adjuster - Remote EST

Charles Taylor · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Charles Taylor

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for the investigation, administration, and settlement of automobile, property, and general liability claims. This includes evaluating liability, negotiating settlements with attorneys, and maintaining compliance with company policies and MMSEA reporting.

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Corporate Counsel – Healthcare

Harris Computer · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Harris Computer

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and technology agreements for assigned healthcare business units. The role involves advising internal clients on legal risks and managing corporate transactions from inception to closing.

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Client Contracts Attorney

King & Spalding · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

King & Spalding

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Review and negotiate client-drafted engagement terms, NDAs, and other non-standard contracts to ensure firm compliance. Coordinate contract version control and manage the documentation of approved client guidelines on the firm's intranet.

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Legal Counsel - US

Vistra · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Vistra

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

The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating U.S.-law governed commercial contracts, including services agreements and data processing arrangements. It aims to enable business execution at scale while maintaining legal protections and supporting the Legal function across the Americas.

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Medical Malpractice Attorney – Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL

Marshall Dennehey · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Marshall Dennehey

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

The attorney will handle medical malpractice litigation and health care cases, eventually moving toward full case management. Responsibilities include collaborating with shareholders and associates to provide legal defense for clients.

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Sr. Advisor, Compliance PCG Branch Exams

Raymond James · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Raymond James

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Execute risk-based branch examinations for FINRA-registered and non-registered Private Client Group branches. Document testing results, identify adverse trends, and communicate findings to branch management and compliance leadership.

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Human Resources Benefits and Compliance Analyst

cFocus Software Incorporated · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

cFocus Software Incorporated

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

The role focuses on ensuring organizational adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies through audits and reconciliations. Key duties include managing benefit functions, overseeing Open Enrollment, and maintaining compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.

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Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage personal injury litigation cases from the initial filing through to trial. Negotiate settlements, draft legal agreements, and represent clients in court, depositions, and mediations.

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VP Head of Legal Technology

State Street · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

State Street

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $207K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Define and execute the multi-year Legal Technology and Security strategy to modernize the Legal operating model. Lead the delivery and operation of the Legal portfolio, including CLM and eDiscovery, while ensuring regulatory readiness and cyber resiliency.

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Regulatory Counsel - US

Binance · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Binance

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. regulatory expectations regarding crypto, AML, and sanctions. Coordinate responses to regulatory investigations and maintain relationships with U.S. government agencies.

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Vice President, Regulatory Strategy

Lumanity · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Lumanity

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Clinical & Regulatory practice by driving revenue growth and delivering transformational regulatory strategies for C-suite pharmaceutical executives. Act as a senior authority on complex development programs while mentoring teams and shaping the firm's competitive capabilities.

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Regulatory Manager

Loam Bio · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Loam Bio

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead US regulatory affairs and global compliance for novel fungal soil inoculants, focusing on building relationships with the USDA and state departments. Manage permits, registrations, and label development to ensure pragmatic pathways to market.

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CERCLA Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $95 - $120 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage and litigate complex CERCLA and environmental cases from inception to conclusion in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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CERCLA Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $95 - $120 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

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Liability Field Adjuster

Raphael and Associates · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Raphael and Associates

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage liability loss claims from intake to resolution, ensuring compliance with policy provisions and state regulations. Conduct on-site field investigations to evaluate property damage, gather evidence, and determine liability exposure.

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Environmental Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

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

Manage and litigate complex environmental and civil cases in state and federal courts from inception to conclusion. This includes drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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