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)

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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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 from inception to conclusion in state and federal courts. This includes drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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Litigation Associate Attorney - Chicago or Indiana

Clausen Miller P.C. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Clausen Miller P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $108K - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The associate will handle insurance defense matters from initial investigation through trial under partner supervision. Key duties include drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and appearing in court for hearings.

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Content and Product

CFM Partners GRC, Inc. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

CFM Partners GRC, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Research and translate complex financial regulations into actionable compliance content and training materials. Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to maintain an accurate content library and monitoring tool.

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Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Lime · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Lime

🌎 United States 💵 $96000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Lead the development and execution of a global trade compliance program to ensure the legal movement of vehicles and batteries across international borders. Partner with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory risks, classify products, and provide financial analytics on duties and tariffs.

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Attorney- Immigration Law

Law Office of Abhisha Parikh · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Law Office of Abhisha Parikh

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will represent clients in EOIR court, manage complex immigration cases from start to finish, and draft legal filings. Additionally, they will supervise and mentor paralegals and legal assistants to ensure high-quality legal work.

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Associate Counsel - Silver Spring, MD

GEICO · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

GEICO

🌎 United States 💵 $166K - $260K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle first-party insurance defense matters. Responsibilities include researching laws, preparing legal briefs, and managing all phases of litigation from discovery to trial.

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Senior Commercial Counsel, Public Sector

Armada · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Armada

🌎 United States 💵 $168K - $241K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide strategic legal guidance and lead the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements for federal, defense, and public sector transactions. Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance with government procurement frameworks while supporting business growth and scalable legal operations.

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Employment Lawyer - Legal; Risk & Compliance

Careers Signant Health · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Careers Signant Health

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves providing legal advice on international employment laws and ensuring global compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyer will manage cross-border disputes, draft employment contracts, and serve as the primary legal partner to Human Resources.

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Assistant Chief IP Counsel, Director

SOLVENTUM · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

SOLVENTUM

🌎 United States 💵 $246K - $339K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary IP attorney for the business operating committee, providing strategic counsel on global IP issues and managing the IP portfolio. Responsibilities include managing IP disputes, negotiating agreements, assessing product launches for third-party risks, and supporting M&A activity.

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Global Compliance & Ethics, Director

Feed the Children · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Feed the Children

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $115K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design and implementation of a unified global compliance and ethics program to ensure integrity and transparency across all operations. Manage the global hotline, conduct enterprise risk assessments, and provide risk-based reporting to executive leadership and the Board.

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Head of Enterprise Compliance & Privacy

Thyme Care · Full Time · 6 Weeks 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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Litigation Associate

Scale LLP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Scale LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Litigation Associate will handle discovery, motion practice, research, and writing for commercial and financial services litigation teams. They will also attend court and deposition appearances while reporting to the head of the Litigation Practice Group.

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Claims Senior MedPay Adjuster

AAA · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

AAA

🌎 United States 💵 $35.94 - $47.87 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Handle moderate to high complexity auto claims involving material damage, property, and liability. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, evaluating coverage, and negotiating settlements in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Compliance Manager, Servicing & Regulatory Change

Guild Mortgage · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Guild Mortgage

🌎 United States 💵 $93723 - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Oversees the mortgage servicing compliance program and manages regulatory examinations and consumer complaints. Leads enterprise-wide change management to ensure the organization adapts to new federal and state regulatory developments.

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Corporate Counsel

Stratolaunch · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Stratolaunch

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

Provide legal support for government contracting, aerospace transactions, and corporate governance within a fast-paced defense environment. Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and export control regulations.

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Senior Trade Compliance Manager

Quartermaster · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Quartermaster

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Lead import/export operations by acting as the technical architect for the compliance framework and classification authority. Manage regulatory filings via SNAP-R and D-Trade while partnering with GTM and engineering teams to optimize duty exposure and ensure legal transit of goods.

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Health Care Attorney – Medical Malpractice – 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 work toward full case management. Responsibilities include collaborating with shareholders and associates to represent clients in health care litigation.

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Associate Counsel - Fiber/Telecommunications

Vero Networks · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Vero Networks

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

The role focuses on managing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing litigation support for fiber optic communications operations. The Associate Counsel will also conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance to internal business teams.

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Patent Agent

MDB Capital Holdings · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

MDB Capital Holdings

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role begins as a Patent Legal Assistant supporting registered practitioners with drafting and docketing while preparing for the USPTO exam. Upon registration, the individual will independently prosecute patent applications and manage their own docket of filings.

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Senior Paralegal

Blockdaemon · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Blockdaemon

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $130K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The Senior Paralegal will manage commercial contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. They will also oversee legal operations, including the management of CLM tools and document repositories.

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Senior Regulatory Coordinator

City of Hope · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

City of Hope

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Leads regulatory oversight for clinical trials by managing submissions to committees like the IRB and IBC while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Serves as a primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies to facilitate protocol approvals and maintain audit-ready documentation.

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Complex Claims Advisor | General Liability & Auto Claims | License Required | NY Labor Law Knowledge Required

Sedgwick · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $105K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Strategically manage a complex inventory of general liability and auto claims while providing technical guidance to ensure optimal resolution. Act as a subject matter expert for key jurisdictions and lead quality improvement initiatives for claim handling.

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Reinsurance Claims Examiner

Gallagher · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage timely and accurate reinsurance and excess reporting for workers' compensation and property and liability programs. Analyze large loss reports, support external audits, and provide feedback to the claims team to ensure consistency and compliance.

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Sr Claim Examiner-Liability

Crawford & Company · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Crawford & Company

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

Investigate and settle complex, large-loss liability claims while managing reserves and determining compensability. Provide support for litigation cases and mentor new hires to foster team development.

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Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)

GEICO · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

GEICO

🌎 United States 💵 $118K - $186K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts focusing on first-party insurance defense. Responsibilities include researching laws, preparing legal briefs, handling discovery, and representing the company at trials and hearings.

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