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)

Corporate Attorney (Client Contracts) - Remote

Velera · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Velera

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $143K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Corporate Counsel will draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts while providing legal guidance on strategic partnerships and product development. Additionally, the role involves advising on corporate governance, information security, privacy issues, and supporting cross-functional teams with legal risk management.

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Insurance Defense Attorney - Southern California

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $102K - $174K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, managing cases from intake through resolution. Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials while consulting with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files.

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Employment Litigation Associate

Serene Healthcare Staffing · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Serene Healthcare Staffing

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals while developing new business opportunities. You will also conduct product demonstrations and collaborate with marketing and customer success teams to optimize the buyer journey.

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PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Mechanical/Medical Devices

Clarivate · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Clarivate

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform comprehensive patent searches and provide written opinions on the patentability of diverse technologies. Manage project deadlines while maintaining proficiency in commercial patent searching databases.

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Claims Examiner Workers Compensation I NE Jurisdiction I Remote

Sedgwick · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $63404 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Examiner analyzes complex workers' compensation claims to determine benefits, manage litigation, and negotiate settlements. They are responsible for maintaining reserve adequacy, coordinating vendor referrals, and ensuring accurate documentation and state filings.

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Texas Licensed Business Law Attorney – Client Consultations (Remote)

Fears Law · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Fears Law

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

Provide remote telephonic legal consultations to individuals and small businesses across various practice areas. Deliver clear, practical guidance on matters including business, property, estate planning, and civil disputes.

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Health Care Litigation Associate

Best Best & Krieger LLP · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Best Best & Krieger LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $127K - $185K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The associate will handle complex health care litigation, including reimbursement disputes and regulatory compliance matters. They will also provide legal counsel to health plans and hospitals regarding operations, privacy, and contracting.

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Health Care Attorney - Transactional

Best Best & Krieger LLP · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Best Best & Krieger LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $137K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will draft and negotiate various health care agreements, including physician services, vendor contracts, and transaction documents for acquisitions and joint ventures. They will also ensure all transactions comply with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, licensing requirements, and corporate practice of medicine restrictions.

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Paralegal

BlueSprig · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

BlueSprig

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

The Paralegal provides legal and risk management support to corporate departments and clinics, including drafting contracts and managing real estate documents. They also coordinate responses to legal requests and facilitate communication between the company and external legal counsel.

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Paralegal

O'Mally Management Group · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

O'Mally Management Group

🌎 United States 💵 $55000 - $65000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The role involves drafting legal documents, managing case files, and supporting compliance initiatives related to healthcare and employment law. The incumbent will also conduct regulatory research and act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

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Senior Corporate Counsel - MPS

Rosendin · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Rosendin

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

The Senior Corporate Counsel provides legal counsel and risk management services, overseeing corporate transactions and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This role also involves negotiating complex agreements, managing litigation, and advising on strategic business decisions.

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Wikimedia Foundation · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wikimedia Foundation

🌎 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $109K - $167K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide holistic in-house legal guidance to the Fundraising, Product, and Engineering teams regarding marketing, privacy, and technical development. Collaborate with policy professionals to navigate evolving regulations and support the development of a data governance model that maintains high privacy standards.

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Sr Manager / AD, Regulatory Strategy

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves developing and executing global regulatory strategies for clinical-stage programs and managing lifecycle activities such as INDs and CTAs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory alignment and lead preparations for health authority interactions.

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Partner or Counsel

Scale LLP · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Scale LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Attorneys are responsible for managing their own client portfolios and developing new business within their respective practice groups. They provide high-level legal services to a variety of clients, including venture-backed companies, while operating within a distributed firm structure.

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Senior Corporate Counsel

VAST Data · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

VAST Data

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

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as the legal architect for the company's corporate infrastructure, managing IPO readiness, strategic capital transactions, and global governance. This role involves leading M&A activities, overseeing international subsidiary compliance, and advising on executive compensation and tax structuring.

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Associate Attorney - Remote in Orlando

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $100K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate Attorney will draft and file legal pleadings, manage litigation case files, and advocate for clients in various litigation settings. They are also responsible for updating internal software and ensuring compliance with firm and client standard operating procedures.

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Global Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Viasat, Inc. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Viasat, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves determining and documenting classification designations for equipment and technology while interpreting international trade regulations. You will provide guidance to personnel, ensure proper use of export authorizations, and maintain compliance across all stages of product lifecycles.

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Senior Trial Attorney - (Birmingham, AL) Remote

Allstate · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $90700 - $153K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent insured individuals and the company in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, including handling hearings, trials, and mediations. Provide legal counsel to business clients and manage projects while coordinating across legal teams.

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Counsel, Employment contract - NAMER

Multiplier Technologies Private Limited · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Multiplier Technologies Private Limited

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Draft and manage employment contracts across NAMER and LATAM jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and EOR standards. Collaborate with HR and legal teams to support onboarding, offboarding, and the resolution of employment-related disputes.

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Trial Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Jacoby & Meyers

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Trial Attorney will manage litigation cases by drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial materials while actively participating in depositions, mediations, and court hearings. They are also responsible for regular client communication and assisting in the management of litigation assistants and paralegals.

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Director, IT internal Controls & Risk Compliance

McGraw Hill LLC. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

McGraw Hill LLC.

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director leads the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance implementation and establishes a scalable IT control and governance framework. They partner with cross-functional leadership to design, document, test, and remediate controls across complex digital and financial systems.

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Remote Contract-based New York Estate Planning, Probate and/or Medicaid Attorney Opportunity - 10+ Hours per Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will review documents drafted by support staff and assess client needs to determine appropriate estate plans. They will also manage a probate caseload independently and provide expertise on Medicaid and Elder Law matters.

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ERISA Compliance Analyst

Employee Fiduciary, LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Employee Fiduciary, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The analyst will perform year-end nondiscrimination testing, prepare Form 5500 filings, and maintain plan documents for clients. They will also provide ERISA technical support and manage compliance-related projects as assigned.

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Civil Litigation Attorney

hrEdge · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

hrEdge

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

The attorney will manage a caseload from intake through trial, including developing legal strategies, drafting motions, and conducting discovery. They are also responsible for maintaining proactive case timelines and providing clear, consistent communication to clients.

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Global Regulatory Director Lead – Obesity & Related Conditions (Type II Diabetes)

Amgen · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Amgen

🌎 United States 💵 $189K - $256K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Global Regulatory Lead is responsible for developing and executing global regulatory strategies for obesity and cardiometabolic disease programs. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and managing interactions with global health authorities to ensure successful drug development and submission.

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Liens and Legal - Collection Specialist

Lumexa Imaging · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Lumexa Imaging

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Collection Specialist manages outstanding receivables from attorneys and funding vendors while negotiating settlement offers. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and resolving balance-related issues with various stakeholders.

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Liens and Legal - Collection Specialist

Lumexa Imaging · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Lumexa Imaging

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Senior Contracts and Legal Operations Manager

Prenuvo · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Prenuvo

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Operations Manager

You will draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial and procurement agreements while building legal operations infrastructure. Additionally, you will design and implement AI-powered workflows and automation tools to enhance the legal team's efficiency and scalability.

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Claims Contract Attorney

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.

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

The Claims Contract Attorney will analyze claim documents and prepare detailed responses to complex inquiries from claimants and counsel. They will also provide professional customer service while addressing complex telephone inquiries regarding class action and mass tort matters.

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Liability Specialist

Erie Insurance · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Erie Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $63130 - $100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Liability Specialist handles complex liability, coverage, and severe injury claims by conducting investigations and making coverage recommendations. They also negotiate settlements, document files, and identify subrogation opportunities while providing support for property claims as needed.

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