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)

Claims Examiner Workers Compensation I NY experience required

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $60234 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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

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Claims Examiner Workers Compensation I NE jurisdiction experience required

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $60234 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process complex workers compensation claims to determine benefits due and ensure timely resolution. This includes negotiating settlements, investigating claim exposure, and communicating activity to claimants and clients.

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Head of Legal & Compliance

Check Technologies · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

Check Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $216K - $280K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal and compliance function, managing a small team and outside counsel to support company scaling. Oversee commercial contracting, regulatory relationships, and corporate governance while serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team.

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Compliance Review Analyst II

Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services, Inc · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services, Inc

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform independent reviews and testing of member banks' compliance management systems to evaluate regulatory adherence. Provide consulting services and detailed reports recommending corrective actions and policy revisions across various banking functions.

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Manager Customs Compliance

Acuity Inc. · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Acuity Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $83300 - $164K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Trade Compliance Operations and Center of Excellence teams to ensure the compliant movement of goods across North America. Act as the primary liaison between customs brokers, internal supply chain teams, and global trade leadership to drive operational efficiency.

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OSHA Compliance Coordinator

Roadrunner · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Roadrunner

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

The coordinator manages OSHA compliance programs, regulatory filings, and safety tracking systems across multiple service centers. They are responsible for administering the LMS, tracking employee qualifications, and analyzing safety data to drive operational improvements.

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Compliance Governance Director

Coastal Community Bank · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Coastal Community Bank

🌎 United States 💵 $146K - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director is responsible for maintaining a robust compliance management system and overseeing regulatory reporting and exam management. They will lead process improvements, develop bank-wide compliance policies, and report key metrics to the Board and Management.

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Associate VP-Assistant General Patent Counsel IP Transactions

Lilly · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Lilly

🌎 United States 💵 $229K - $371K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage IP-related corporate business development transactions, including due diligence and execution of agreements. Provide legal advice for manufacturing supply chain transactions and external innovation deals such as licenses and acquisitions.

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(Senior) Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Braveheart Bio · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Braveheart Bio

🌎 United States 💵 $119K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the planning and execution of EU and ex-U.S. Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), including managing CROs and CTIS submissions. Coordinate cross-functional deliverables and manage health authority queries to support global development timelines.

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Senior Underwriting Counsel- Energy Group (Remote- US)

First American · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

First American

🌎 United States 💵 $129K - $172K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Establish and communicate underwriting standards and guidelines to company personnel and agents.

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Executive Partner, Chief Human Resources Officer - Advisory and Counsel

Gartner · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Gartner

🌎 United States 💵 $188K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide executive advisory services to CHRO members to help them navigate complex talent and workforce challenges. Partner with clients to develop HR strategies, transform HR organizations, and drive critical initiatives like workforce planning and diversity and inclusion.

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Supplemental Claims Examiner

The Standard · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

The Standard

🌎 United States 💵 $21.63 - $29.45 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for the end-to-end adjudication and processing of supplemental insurance claims from intake to final payment. The role involves verifying eligibility, analyzing coverage, and collaborating with partners to enhance the customer experience.

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Director, Clinical Compliance

Jade Biosciences · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Jade Biosciences

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $235K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Clinical Compliance ensures clinical trials adhere to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. This role leads initiatives in vendor oversight, inspection readiness, and the management of compliance metrics and CAPAs.

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Claims Associate - INVEST

Gallagher · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Participate in a 6-month immersive learning program to master commercial claims handling and workers' compensation regulations. Gradually take ownership of an indemnity claims portfolio, managing stakeholder communication and financial reserving.

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Associate General Counsel – Employment Litigation

Ensign Services · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Ensign Services

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal counsel on employment law issues and manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings. Collaborate with HR and management to develop compliant policies and deliver training on labor-management relations.

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Legal Counsel (Real Estate Financing & Corporate Ventures)

Vultr · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Vultr

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The role involves negotiating and documenting real estate financing transactions and structuring joint ventures for data center infrastructure. It also supports corporate venture activities and coordinates with finance teams on capital structure and debt compliance.

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Sr. Legal Counsel (Remote)

Rula · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Rula

🌎 United States 💵 $182K - $204K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Lead legal matters regarding employment, privacy, and security to ensure operational compliance. Partner with HR, IT, and security stakeholders to transform complex regulations into actionable business advice.

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Surveillance / Claims Investigator - Part Time

Allied Universal · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Allied Universal

🌎 United States 💵 $22 - $25 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate various insurance claims including workers' compensation and general liability through data collection and field research. Develop professional reports and memos to document findings for insurance adjusters and clients.

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Associate Corporate Counsel

Genesys · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Genesys

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $167K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with a focus on cloud services and SaaS. Provide legal support to the sales organization to drive growth while mitigating risk across the North America region.

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Workers Compensation Claims Representative | Dedicated Client | Multiple Jurisdictions & Licensing Required | Remote - Central or Eastern Time Zone

Sedgwick · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Tunisia, United States 💵 $42000 - $55000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a capped caseload of workers' compensation claims from inception to resolution while ensuring compliance with multiple state laws. Negotiate settlements and maintain comprehensive records within the claims management system.

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Senior Attorney - Corporate, Employment, and Data Privacy, U.S.

Blue Bottle Coffee · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Blue Bottle Coffee

🌎 United States 💵 $168K - $253K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Senior Attorney will advise on corporate transactions, employment matters, and data privacy implications for digital and loyalty platforms. They will manage commercial agreements, ensure regulatory compliance across multi-state retail operations, and handle labor disputes.

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Litigation Technology Case Manager

Husch Blackwell · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Husch Blackwell

🌎 United States 💵 $69000 - $157K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves planning and managing litigation discovery projects, including the collection, processing, and production of data. The manager serves as the primary technical contact for case teams to configure databases and coordinate with external vendors.

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Senior Security and Compliance Lead

rater8 · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

rater8

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own the strategy and execution of the organization's information security and regulatory compliance programs. Lead the security function by managing risk, overseeing security operations, and ensuring alignment with industry standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

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Senior Counsel, Commercial

Headway · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Headway

🌎 United States 💵 $179K - $280K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Counsel will lead the payer contracting strategy and negotiate high-impact partnerships with leading health plans. They will also develop systems and processes to optimize the collaboration between the Legal and Payer teams.

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Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Headway · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Headway

🌎 United States 💵 $179K - $280K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary regulatory attorney providing real-time guidance to Clinical and Operations teams on health laws and telehealth modalities. Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure innovative technology products comply with complex healthcare regulations.

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Senior Legal Counsel, Product and Digital

The Nielsen Company · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

The Nielsen Company

🌎 United States 💵 $129K - $216K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide legal support for product development and deployment by managing contractual, regulatory, and privacy risks. Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements involving data, AI, and technology services within the media landscape.

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Head of Enterprise Compliance & Privacy

Thyme Care · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Thyme Care

🌎 United States 💵 $234K - $275K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead enterprise compliance and privacy strategy, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer to embed compliance into executive decisions and expansion efforts. Build and scale compliance programs across clinical operations, telehealth, and payer partnerships while managing audits and regulatory interactions.

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Head Global Labor & Employment Counsel

The Nielsen Company · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

The Nielsen Company

🌎 United States 💵 $132K - $246K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Chief People Officer and global HR team to provide strategic counsel on labor and employment matters. Lead the modernization of HR policies and manage global employment disputes, litigation, and M&A diligence.

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Senior Commercial Counsel

GC AI · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

GC AI

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $225K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a high volume of customer-side commercial negotiations and draft key agreements such as MSAs and DPAs. Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support the growth of the sales and customer success teams.

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Director of Trade Compliance - North America (United States, Canada & Mexico)

Senior plc · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Senior plc

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the North American trade compliance program, serving as the Empowered Official for ITAR and overseeing import/export operations across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The role involves advising executive leadership on regulatory risks and managing compliance for aerospace and defense programs.

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