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)

Daily Claims Representative (P&C Insurance)

Swyfft · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Swyfft

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The representative will investigate, analyze, and determine liability for first-party homeowner property losses while acting as the liaison between policyholders and vendors to ensure a fast and friendly claims experience. Key duties include managing a claim load, accurately documenting details via various communication channels, and applying policy details to payment decisions.

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Provider Contract Manager

WPS—A health solutions company · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

WPS—A health solutions company

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

This role oversees the full lifecycle of provider and vendor agreements, focusing on negotiating competitive contract terms, drafting agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support high-quality healthcare delivery. Key duties involve negotiating reimbursement rates, managing renewals, resolving disputes, and optimizing contract performance to meet business objectives.

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Corporate Counsel (39761)

Smart Circle International · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Smart Circle International

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The primary responsibility involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements to support strategic business initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally. Additionally, the role requires advising on data security and privacy matters, supporting incident response, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

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Associate Attorney - Remote in Pensacola

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

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

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and filing legal pleadings and motions, as well as advocating on behalf of the client's interests in various litigation settings. Attorneys must also utilize internal software to document account status and analyze litigation inventory reports.

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Contract Manager - Remote; Northern Virginia Area

Synertex LLC · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Synertex LLC

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

This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting classified Intelligence Community and DoD programs, focusing heavily on pre-award activities like competitive pricing strategy, cost/price analysis, and proposal development. Post-award duties include contract administration, modification processing, compliance assurance with FAR/DFARS, and managing subcontractor pricing.

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Associate Attorney

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $145K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The associate will manage a caseload of contested matters for residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors, appearing in court to argue motions for foreclosure, title disputes, and HOA/COA disputes. Responsibilities also include communicating with clients, analyzing loan files and title reports, and drafting necessary motions and discovery.

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Remote Contract-based Federal Litigation Paralegal Opportunity 14 APPLICANTS

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The paralegal will manage day-to-day litigation file activity, maintain organized case files, and assist attorneys with various litigation-related tasks. Responsibilities also include coordinating documents and ensuring the timely movement of cases through the litigation process.

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Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Case Manager

EvenUp · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

EvenUp

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves driving pre-litigation personal injury cases by initiating claims, managing medical records and police reports, coordinating client care, and overseeing demand preparation through to final lien resolution. This professional will also serve as the primary liaison with adjusters and carriers, ensuring case files are comprehensive and ready for negotiation.

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Contract-based DC Federal Litigation / Employment Attorney (Of Counsel) Opportunity - 5+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The attorney will serve as Of Counsel or local counsel for federal court matters in DC, assisting with managing active litigation, conducting legal research, and drafting necessary legal documents. Responsibilities also include supporting case strategy, making court appearances when required, and collaborating with lead counsel on case progression.

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Patent Agent

Husch Blackwell · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Husch Blackwell

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Patent Agent will focus on preparing and prosecuting patent applications, which involves responding to Office Actions from Patent Examiners and drafting high-quality applications with detailed descriptions and figures. Essential functions also include conducting comprehensive patent searches to analyze prior art and staying current with developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.

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Product Compliance Manager, Home

Quince · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Quince

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

The manager will build and lead a comprehensive product compliance program for Home furnishings, ensuring all products meet regulatory requirements across the US, Canada, UK, and EU regarding labeling, packaging, and safety. This involves establishing frameworks, monitoring regulations, managing documentation, and collaborating closely with sourcing, development, and quality teams.

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Senior Legal Compliance & Licensing Specialist (Remote) 11 APPLICANTS

DermaVe Spa · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

DermaVe Spa

🌎 United States 💵 $2000 - $4500 per month ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This specialist will lead and manage all licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance processes for existing and new multi-state medical spa locations. Key duties include ensuring adherence to health department, medical board, and zoning requirements while implementing compliant operational protocols.

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Research Paralegal 16 APPLICANTS

Ardent Eagle Solutions · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Ardent Eagle Solutions

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The Research Paralegal supports the Enforcement & Compliance team by managing litigation and administrative casework, which includes monitoring court filings, maintaining databases, and assisting attorneys with compliance tasks before the U.S. Court of International Trade. Key duties involve performing legal research, proofreading documents, formatting citations in Bluebook style, and preparing various submissions for court cases and panel proceedings.

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Associate Attorney 16 APPLICANTS

Parmele Disability Advocates · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Parmele Disability Advocates

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate Attorney will support clients through the Social Security Disability process by preparing them for hearings, representing them before administrative law judges, and drafting appeals as necessary. Key duties include preparing clients professionally and empathetically, representing them in hearings, and drafting administrative appeals to the Appeals Council.

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Resource Legal Secretary 14 APPLICANTS

Arizona Department of Administration · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Arizona Department of Administration

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $58000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role provides high-level legal secretary support, including independent completion of complex assignments and quality written/verbal support to senior attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing various legal documents, maintaining case files, and handling docketing and calendaring for civil litigation matters.

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Corporate Counsel 20 APPLICANTS

Arcadia · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Arcadia

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $215K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

This role involves owning day-to-day customer contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subscription agreements, BAAs, and data use agreements, while also supporting strategic initiatives and channel partnerships. The counsel will also be responsible for improving contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to enhance consistency and reduce friction as the business scales.

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PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Computing/Electronics/Physics

Clarivate · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Clarivate

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The analyst will perform comprehensive searches and prepare written opinions on the patentability of diverse technologies, working on projects accepted weekly based on availability and deadlines. Responsibilities include quickly understanding technical disclosures, locating relevant prior art, and applying it to the disclosure in a written opinion.

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Associate Attorney - General Liability - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss

Chartwell Law · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Chartwell Law

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

The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload from initiation to conclusion, providing strategic legal advice and representation across court proceedings, arbitrations, and depositions. Primary duties include extensive legal analysis, research, drafting substantial legal documents, and managing discovery processes.

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Partner – General Liability - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss

Chartwell Law · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Chartwell Law

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Partner leads in legal and business functions, managing complex cases, supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operational needs, which includes advising clients and representing them in court proceedings. Primary duties involve independently managing cases from inception through trial, including extensive legal research, drafting briefs, and managing deadlines while meeting a required annual billable hour target.

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Compliance Assurance and Training Specialist

California Institute of Applied Technology · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

California Institute of Applied Technology

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $32 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Specialist is responsible for conducting internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, and developing corrective action plans. This role also involves designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive training programs on various compliance topics for staff.

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Compliance Assurance and Training Specialist

California Institute of Applied Technology · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

California Institute of Applied Technology

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $32 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist is responsible for conducting internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, and developing corrective action plans. This role also involves designing, developing, and delivering training programs on compliance topics for staff and monitoring changes in regulations.

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Workers Compensation Claims Examiner

Association County Commissioners of GA · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Association County Commissioners of GA

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $82000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing and resolving assigned lost time and complex medical-only workers' compensation claims to ensure prompt determination of compensability, benefit payment, litigation management, and effective resolution. Responsibilities include initiating investigations, confirming coverage, setting and adjusting reserves, reviewing bills and medical notes, and ensuring adherence to claim diary requirements.

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Interstate Tractor Trailer Transportation Claims Resolution Specialist: Auto Physical and Property Damage

Reserv · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Reserv

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will provide prompt, high-quality customer service by responding to inquiries, initiating investigations, and resolving claims related to transportation physical damage. Responsibilities also include managing a claim inventory, setting reserves, coordinating repairs, recognizing recovery opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Fall 2026 Legal Internship (US)

Center for International Environmental Law · Internship · 12 Weeks Ago

Center for International Environmental Law

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Legal interns will be responsible for researching and writing about domestic and international law, including environmental, human rights, investment, and trade law, while also assisting with policy analysis and advocacy efforts. Responsibilities also include supporting the production of publications, legal opinions, and briefs, and assisting with amicus curiae preparation before international tribunals.

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Trademark Docket Manager

Ballard Spahr LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Ballard Spahr LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Trademark Docket Manager will manage the firm’s trademark and copyright docket, ensuring prompt and correct deadline docketing for domestic and international matters, while also supervising the docketing team. This role involves updating manuals, interfacing with attorneys and paralegals, coordinating database maintenance, creating reports, and establishing processing standards.

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Claims Handler – Recoveries Specialist

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will own their function end-to-end with high autonomy, investigating cases, driving outcomes across the claims portfolio, and developing/improving processes and workflows as the function scales. They will also coach handlers, track performance metrics, attend client meetings as an expert, and maintain accurate records.

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Senior Trial Attorney - (Remote - Reno, NV)

Allstate · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Allstate

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

The Senior Trial Attorney will represent insured individuals and the Company in defending bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, conducting hearings, trials, arbitrations, and depositions. Additionally, the role involves providing counsel to business clients and coordinating legal team efforts while monitoring new laws and regulations.

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Mid-Level Regulatory Analyst #1736180

Network Designs Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Network Designs Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Analyst will support aviation safety studies, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities for the FAA's Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) program. This includes supporting safety teams, coordinating meetings, analyzing aviation safety information, and assisting in the development of reports and program documentation.

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Provider Contract Manager

Capital Blue Cross · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Capital Blue Cross

🌎 United States 💵 $98880 - $186K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

This role leads strategic provider partnerships, including hospitals and physician groups, to negotiate contracts, execute negotiation strategies, and implement innovative reimbursement models like value-based programs. The individual ensures contracts meet regulatory and financial requirements while collaborating across internal teams to support performance programs.

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Sr Research Contract Specialist- US-REMOTE

Huron · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Huron

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The Senior Research Contract Specialist will negotiate and prepare various clinical research study contracts, including CTAs, NDAs, and MSAs. This role involves acting as a senior member of the Research Office team, applying expertise in contracting within a consulting environment.

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