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)

Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | Remote - Must Reside in Central Valley, CA

Sedgwick · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $98000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The primary purpose is to analyze workers' compensation claims on behalf of clients to determine benefits due, ensuring ongoing adjudication meets service expectations and industry best practices. Essential responsibilities include analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans, negotiating settlements within authority, and communicating claim activity to claimants and clients.

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Senior Legal Counsel

Rush Street Interactive · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rush Street Interactive

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel, IP will develop and execute a comprehensive global intellectual property and brand protection strategy, focusing on identifying, protecting, and leveraging innovations and brand assets. This role involves building and managing a robust patent and trademark portfolio while supporting complex IP matters within commercial contracts.

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Staff Attorney

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC

🌎 United States 💵 $73000 - $104K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in priority areas, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy, while also reviewing and supervising the work product of support staff. This role involves undertaking statewide impact activity, developing specialized knowledge in poverty law, and coordinating advocacy efforts with various external groups.

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Litigation Partner - Illinois

MWH Law Group LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

MWH Law Group LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The attorney will act as first-chair trial counsel in complex litigation matters, leading strategy and case management from investigation through resolution. Responsibilities also include extensive work with expert witnesses, handling all phases of litigation, and supervising/mentoring junior legal staff.

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GBLI | Global Indemnity · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

GBLI | Global Indemnity

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $130K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Paralegal

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will coordinate and prepare board meeting materials, policies, and documents alongside in-house counsel. This role also involves preparing and submitting SEC filings accurately and managing subsidiary corporate filings and records.

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Physical Damage Claims Manager

HDVI · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

HDVI

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Physical Damage Claims Manager will lead the internal claims team by providing guidance and direction to direct reports through frequent claim file reviews and management involvement. Key duties include developing strategic file management plans, conducting quality reviews, implementing improvement initiatives, and overseeing all aspects of unit claims handling including reserving, communication, and settlement.

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Paralegal, Legal Operations Analyst

Waymark · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Waymark

🌎 United States 💵 $30.1 - $44 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The Paralegal will be responsible for managing Waymark’s corporate filings, monitoring licenses, maintaining records, and organizing legal documents and templates. They will also implement an agile legal intake process and assist in reviewing vendor contracts and conducting regulatory research.

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Director of Litigation

Disability Rights California · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Disability Rights California

🌎 United States 💵 $143K - $209K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Litigation provides leadership and strategic direction for the organization's litigation practice, focusing on coordinating efforts across practice groups within the Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU). This role involves mentoring attorneys, overseeing the case docket, assisting in high-profile litigation, and ensuring all work adheres to quality and ethical standards.

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Clinical Research Coordinator II (Regulatory/Remote) - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Washington University in St. Louis

🌎 United States 💵 $52600 - $78900 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role assists investigators by coordinating complex clinical research studies, potentially managing multiple studies simultaneously, and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure compliance with all required regulations and study protocols. Responsibilities include implementing and managing all study phases, establishing record-keeping systems, analyzing adverse events, and preparing progress reports and presentations.

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Business Travel Attorney - Manager - San Diego

Vialto Partners · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Vialto Partners

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $166K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves acting as the primary point of contact for clients needing immigration advice for employees on business trips, providing expert guidance, and managing client engagement to optimize travel experiences. Responsibilities also include conducting complex compliance assessments, collaborating on immigration strategies, and staying updated on international immigration laws.

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Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney – Kansas City, MO

Emergent Holdings · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Emergent Holdings

🌎 United States 💵 $121K - $203K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

This role involves defending litigated Workers’ Compensation claims primarily in the Kansas City area, requiring research, investigations, attending depositions, and consulting with various parties. The attorney will also participate in negotiations, including settlements, and provide leadership on major company projects as needed.

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Remote Contract-based Texas Estate Planning / Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity - 5+ Hours per Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The paralegal will provide remote, on-demand support for Texas Estate Planning and Probate Administration projects for client law firms. This includes drafting necessary legal documents and assisting with the administration of estates.

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Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent #21614 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Vanguard-IP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves intellectual property and patent work, likely focusing on prosecution given the requirements. The hiring firm specializes in placing IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

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Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent #21612 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Vanguard-IP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves intellectual property and patent work, likely focusing on patent prosecution given the requirements. The position is being recruited by Vanguard Intellectual Partners, a specialist in IP/Patent professional placement nationwide.

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Senior Corporate Counsel

Worldly · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Worldly

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The Senior Corporate Counsel will partner with senior leadership to manage and negotiate a high volume of complex, global commercial and corporate agreements, serving as the primary legal partner to the CFO. Key duties include leading transaction drafting, supporting M&A activity, advising the executive team on legal risk, and managing external counsel.

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Remote Contract-based South Carolina Family Law Paralegal Opportunity - 20+ Hours per Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The paralegal will provide remote, on-demand support for short-term and long-term legal projects, focusing on South Carolina Family Law matters for client law firms. Responsibilities include drafting necessary legal documents, conducting research, and managing schedules for hearings and depositions.

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Regulatory Writing Sr Mgr

Amgen · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Amgen

🌎 United States 💵 $152K - $193K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Manager will serve as the functional area lead on product teams, leading writing activities for complex product submissions, providing functional expertise, and mentoring junior writers. Key duties involve authoring or overseeing the creation of all regulatory submission documents and conducting formal review and approval processes.

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Delaware Counsel/Attorney

Century · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Century

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $100K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Counsel is responsible for providing expert and strategic legal advice to the executive team and managing all legal issues, including acting as the company's legal representative in litigation. Essential duties involve preparing and filing legal pleadings, managing caseloads, conducting settlement reviews, and providing legal analysis on case strategy.

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Commercial Counsel

Crunchbase · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Crunchbase

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $140K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role serves as a key legal partner to Sales, Revenue, Product, Marketing, and Security teams, primarily managing commercial transactions focused on SaaS and data licensing agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives. The counsel will also advise on responsible AI adoption, including contractual risk, regulatory compliance, and leveraging AI tools for legal operations.

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Trade Compliance Specialist (Contractor)

Sourceability · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Sourceability

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions, export control regulations, EU regulations, and the Singapore Strategic Goods Act across U.S., EMEA, and APAC operations. Key functions include denied party screenings, export/import classifications, contract reviews, and maintaining procedural documentation.

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Estate and Document Attorney

Vertis Wealth · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Vertis Wealth

🌎 United States 💵 $250 - $350 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will assist tax and wealth management teams by providing estate planning services to clients, which involves meeting with them to confirm needs and drafting typical documents like trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Responsibilities also include staying current with state laws and collaborating with internal advisors on strategy development.

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Technology Counsel

Brown & Brown Insurance · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Brown & Brown Insurance

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Technology Counsel will support the legal and risk management program by advising on data security, privacy laws, AI, and cybersecurity regulations, while providing legal guidance on technology transactions and intellectual property. This role involves reviewing and negotiating technology contracts, collaborating with compliance teams, and leading internal training on legal obligations.

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Regional In-House Counsel

Sartorius · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Sartorius

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $185K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves providing strategic, risk-aware legal guidance across business functions, coordinating with the global legal team to safeguard company interests in an international setting. Responsibilities include delivering precise legal advice, overseeing compliance, and owning the drafting, review, and negotiation of various commercial and IP-focused contracts.

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Claims Examiner - Construction

Sedgwick · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The primary purpose is to analyze complex general liability claims, determine damages, manage high-exposure claims involving litigation, and ensure claims are adjudicated within service expectations and best practices. Essential functions include investigating claims, assessing liability, negotiating settlements within authority, managing reserves, and coordinating vendor referrals for investigation or litigation management.

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Technology Operations and Compliance Manager

KIND · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

KIND

🌎 United States 💵 $83744 - $104K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

This role oversees the operational and strategic management of the organization's IT environment, providing end-to-end leadership for complex technology initiatives combining project management with hands-on technical execution. Key functions include managing cybersecurity operations, overseeing technology compliance using Microsoft Purview, and leading endpoint/device management across the international organization.

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Senior Claims Legal Counsel

IAT Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

IAT Insurance Group

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

This role serves as in-house counsel managing litigation involving extra-contractual lawsuits and declaratory judgment actions for Property and Casualty Claims, while also developing companywide coverage positions and litigation strategy. Key duties include analyzing coverage issues, preparing formal opinions, directing outside counsel, and negotiating settlements within designated authority.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Onsite/Remote)

EBR Systems, Inc. · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

EBR Systems, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $156K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves representing the Regulatory Affairs department in project teams, providing regulatory input, and developing sound regulatory strategies to meet corporate objectives. The specialist will oversee compliance with state, federal, and international medical device regulations for new and existing products.

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Insurance Defense Attorney - Southern California

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

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

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, primarily handling cases of low complexity and exposure, managing all phases from intake to resolution. Essential functions include litigating these cases, preparing necessary legal documents, attending required appearances, and consulting with the Claims Department on legal aspects.

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Chief Compliance Officer

Dakota · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Dakota

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Chief Compliance Officer

The Chief Compliance Officer will lead Dakota's progression from state-level readiness to trust-level supervision in the U.S. while designing and implementing the European compliance architecture for EMI and CASP requirements.

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Seeking Claims Adjusters in Ohio for Appraiser Role, Remote

HCA Asset Management · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

HCA Asset Management

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves touring commercial buildings to collect structural data, performing in-office pricing using collected data and industry standards, and interfacing with clients regarding project scope and findings. Additionally, the appraiser will conduct field inventory of client movable equipment and assets.

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