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)

Claims Litigation Attorney

null, Automobile Club Of Missouri · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

null, Automobile Club Of Missouri

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

Manage a caseload of complex homeowners, personal injury, and property damage lawsuits from inception through final resolution. Provide legal guidance to claims personnel and represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

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Attorney

CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Attorney conducts legal research and analysis to draft model legislation, legal memoranda, and policy resources to advance health equity. They also provide technical assistance and deliver interactive trainings to policymakers, government agencies, and community-based organizations.

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Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Distro · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Distro

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent injured employees in North Carolina workers' compensation claims through all stages, including pre-litigation, discovery, and appeals. Manage case files and litigate before the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals.

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Property Risk Claims Consultant III- Virtual

Aon Corporation · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Aon Corporation

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the project management and quantification of large, complex property and construction-related insurance losses. Act as a trusted adviser to clients while collaborating with insurers, adjusters, and engineers to facilitate timely claim resolutions.

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Associate General Counsel

Apex Clean Energy · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Apex Clean Energy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal support and strategic advice for the development, financing, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Lead the negotiation of power purchase agreements, equity transactions, and manage relationships with outside counsel.

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Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

Kelley Kronenberg · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Kelley Kronenberg

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

Manage a diverse caseload of Workers' Compensation defense matters from inception through resolution. Collaborate with senior partners to execute litigation strategies and conduct detailed medical record analyses.

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Senior Specialist, National Quality Interventions/QI Compliance (Remote)

Molina Healthcare · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Molina Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and implement healthcare quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with federal and state QI standards. This includes managing provider and member interventions, writing regulatory narrative reports, and coordinating NCQA accreditation surveys.

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Senior Claims Examiner - MSI

MSI, part of The Baldwin Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

MSI, part of The Baldwin Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage high-severity and complex first-party property claims, including policy analysis and liability determination. Coordinate with legal counsel for litigation and provide mentorship to junior claims examiners.

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V105 - Legal Intake and Docketing Assistant

Job Duck · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, United States 💵 $1142 - $1220 per month ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Maintain and update legal docketing systems daily to ensure accuracy of deadlines and intake new legal matters. Coordinate with attorneys and clients via email to ensure seamless legal workflows and filings.

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Senior Claims Examiner - MSI

The Baldwin Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

The Baldwin Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Claims Examiner manages high-severity and complex first-party property claims, determining coverage and liability. They are responsible for setting reserves, negotiating settlements, and mentoring less experienced examiners while overseeing TPAs.

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General Liability Claims Supervisor - Dedicated Client

Gallagher · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and supervise a liability claims team to ensure high-quality service and adherence to best practices. Manage adjuster hiring, training, and workloads while maintaining professional communication with clients, carriers, and brokers.

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Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance

Enstar Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Enstar Group

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide legal and corporate governance support to the Head of Corporate Governance and the Office of the Corporate Secretary. Manage Board and Committee operations, subsidiary governance, and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.

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Partner Manager ( Global Trade Compliance)

The Descartes · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

The Descartes

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Partner Manager

Build and scale a revenue-generating partner ecosystem to drive pipeline and closed business for Global Trade solutions. Establish repeatable co-selling motions with Sales and activate a portfolio of ISVs, systems integrators, and platforms.

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Data Privacy Manager

Enstar Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Enstar Group

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $145K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Design, implement, and maintain a multi-jurisdictional data privacy program across the US and other global territories. Manage regulatory compliance, privacy assessments, data subject rights, and the mitigation of privacy risks within the corporate framework.

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Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Austin or San Antonio

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $180K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Trial Attorney will represent commercial insureds in moderate to high exposure General Liability cases, preparing and trying cases from a varied caseload. Responsibilities include all aspects of insurance defense, from initial investigation to post-trial activities.

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RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (Illinois)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $22.4 - $30.87 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I will complete field inspections and discuss findings of crop loss with farmers. They will also perform fact-finding regarding crop damage and ensure legal compliance with regulatory policies.

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RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (Wisconsin)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $22.4 - $30.87 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I will complete field inspections and discuss findings of crop loss with farmers on complex claims. They will also perform fact-finding regarding crop damage and ensure legal compliance with regulatory policies.

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Director, Regulatory Affairs

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $220K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Leads global regulatory strategy, compliance, and labeling for ophthalmology drug and combination product programs from development through global launch. Partners cross-functionally to manage health authority interactions and ensure high-quality regulatory submissions.

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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

Clausen Miller P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $120K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will manage the legal process from investigation through trial under partner supervision. Key tasks include drafting legal memoranda, conducting depositions, and appearing before courts and hearings.

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Senior Counsel

Danaher · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Danaher

🌎 United States 💵 $185K - $204K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide global legal support by identifying complex legal issues and advising on commercial agreements, litigation, and regulatory matters. Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and the development of legal process improvements including AI integration.

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Supervisor Claims QA

Centivo · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Centivo

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the daily operations of the Claims Quality Team, ensuring processing accuracy and adherence to standards. Responsible for reporting quality results, identifying trends, and partnering with leadership to implement performance improvement plans.

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Senior Counsel

Danaher Corporation · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Danaher Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $185K - $204K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Lead Analyst, Product Compliance

Circle · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Circle

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead end-to-end risk assessments for the Payments product pillar to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal frameworks. Partner with product, engineering, and legal teams to embed compliance into the product lifecycle and develop AI-enabled compliance processes.

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Attorney I

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $94458 - $179K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Attorney I manages a caseload of 1st and 3rd party personal injury lawsuits from inception through post-trial motions. Key duties include conducting discovery, taking depositions, performing legal research, and representing clients in court and trials.

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Assistant General Counsel

Prosper · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Prosper

🌎 United States 💵 $262K - $327K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as a senior advisor providing legal counsel to product, business, and operations teams, specifically leading the borrower-side of the business. Manage regulatory relationships, litigation, and the development of legal agreements for consumer platforms.

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Commercial Counsel - EMEA

ElevenLabs · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

ElevenLabs

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and GTM transactions across the EMEA region. Monitor European AI and data protection regulations to provide pragmatic legal advice and localize contract templates.

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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

BeiGene · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

BeiGene

🌎 United States 💵 $146K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and execute regulatory projects to secure and maintain market access for oncology products through all development phases. Lead strategic regulatory guidance, interface with Health Authorities, and oversee the preparation of global registration packages.

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Civil Litigation Paralegal

Crisp Recruit · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Crisp Recruit

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

Oversee end-to-end management of civil litigation cases, including the preparation of discovery documents, pleadings, and motions. Coordinate with attorneys to ensure all court deadlines are met and maintain accurate case documentation.

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Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs, Promotional Operations

BeiGene · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

BeiGene

🌎 United States 💵 $93600 - $123K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for coordinating the processing and review of promotional materials through the Promotional Review Committee and document management systems. Supports the preparation of regulatory submissions for advertising materials in accordance with FDA requirements.

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Legal Research Analyst 13 APPLICANTS

Harbor · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Harbor

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Research Analyst

Conduct sophisticated legal and business research using electronic resources to support law firm clients. Distill findings into concise reports and provide instruction to attorneys and legal assistants on research tools.

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