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)

Legal Intern, Refugee Representation - Summer 2026

Human Rights First · Internship · 14 Weeks Ago

Human Rights First

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Interns will assist in providing pro bono legal representation to asylum seekers by engaging in client interviewing, document drafting, legal research, and collaborating with attorneys on case strategy for direct representation cases. Responsibilities also include supporting staff on asylum cases by drafting declarations, briefs, and legal memorandums, and assisting with filing various immigration relief forms.

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Non-Legal Intern, Refugee Representation - Summer 2026

Human Rights First · Internship · 14 Weeks Ago

Human Rights First

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Interns will assist in providing pro bono non-legal representation to asylum seekers by engaging in client interviewing, drafting case summaries, and supporting staff on asylum cases with country conditions research. Responsibilities also include updating databases and conducting non-legal research in developing areas of immigration law and country conditions.

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Legal Intern, Refugee Representation - Summer 2026

Human Rights First · Internship · 14 Weeks Ago

Human Rights First

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Interns will provide support to attorneys by interviewing clients, drafting case summaries, declarations, briefs, and legal memorandums for asylum cases. Responsibilities also include assisting with filing various immigration relief forms and conducting legal research on developing areas of immigration law.

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Online Adjunct Professor - Paralegal

Bryant & Stratton College · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Bryant & Stratton College

🌎 United States 💵 $1700 - $2000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Instructors are responsible for preparing and facilitating virtual courses, which includes providing 12-14 hours of instruction per week per course through discussion facilitation, grading, and personalized student outreach. Administrative duties involve maintaining weekly grade books, adhering to deadlines for grading and final grades, and participating in required meetings and retention efforts.

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Legal Research Associate - Berlin, Germany, Part -Time 1872 APPLICANTS

VendueTech · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

VendueTech

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The associate will conduct structured legal research focusing on the processes, laws, and regulations for acquiring distressed and repossessed real estate within Germany's federal states. This includes identifying and assessing the reliability of official government data sources related to enforcement and property registration.

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Compliance Consultant, Privacy Office - Remote

Symetra · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Symetra

🌎 United States 💵 $87900 - $146K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Consultant will lead and support key initiatives to strengthen compliance with evolving privacy laws and mitigate regulatory risk, acting as a Privacy Subject Matter Expert to provide strategic guidance across business units. Responsibilities include managing privacy risks, conducting privacy impact assessments, investigating incidents, and advising on the compliant use of personal information.

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Counsel II

Omnicell · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Omnicell

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves providing legal and operational guidance for privacy, AI, and data governance programs, including developing and implementing comprehensive frameworks and ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations. Key duties include serving as a business partner to various internal teams, managing vendor risk assessments, and leading negotiations for data processing and security contracts.

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Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - New Jersey)

Allstate · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $70100 - $121K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Trial Attorney will manage all aspects of PIP/no-fault litigation from inception through resolution, including handling hearings, bodily injury, and property damage lawsuits. Responsibilities also involve gathering evidence, conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients/witnesses, and monitoring changes in laws and regulations.

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Compliance ALF Clinical Partner

Pennant Services · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Pennant Services

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves performing clinical systems compliance audits within Wisconsin Assisted Living Communities and tracking corrective action plans related to any adverse findings. This position also conducts internal investigations concerning compliance and clinical issues and provides education on ALF and HIPAA regulations.

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Director, Regulatory Affairs - Infectious Disease

Tonix Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Tonix Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $200K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director, Regulatory Affairs will serve as the primary Regulatory Lead for infectious disease biologics programs, overseeing global regulatory strategy, submissions, and health authority interactions from early development through clinical stages. This role involves leading cross-functional regulatory efforts, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.

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Counsel II

Omnicell · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Omnicell

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This Counsel II position provides legal and operational guidance for Omnicell's data privacy, AI, and data governance programs, focusing on developing and implementing comprehensive frameworks and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Key duties include serving as a business partner to various internal teams, managing vendor risk assessments, leading contract negotiations for data processing and security terms, and maintaining Privacy by Design frameworks.

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Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist

Privia Health · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Privia Health

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will audit medical records for compliance with federal coding regulations, comparing documentation to reported CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes. Responsibilities also include conducting post-audit provider education, scheduling trainings, and providing technical support on proper documentation and coding principles.

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Sr. Legal Counsel

Canadian Solar Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Canadian Solar Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel will primarily focus on providing legal advice and negotiating project contracts for the rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit in the United States. This includes drafting and managing EPC agreements, supply contracts, service agreements, and handling litigation and dispute resolution as necessary.

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Remote, Contract-based Florida Immigration andFamily Law Attorney Opportunity - 5+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The attorney will provide remote, on-demand support for short-term and long-term legal projects, focusing on Florida-based Immigration and Family Law matters. This includes serving as an experienced coverage attorney for MCH and Individual Hearings.

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Remote, Contract-based Massachusetts Immigration and Family Law Attorney Opportunity - 5+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The attorney will provide remote, on-demand legal support for short-term and long-term projects, focusing specifically on Massachusetts-based Immigration and Family Law matters. This includes handling experienced immigration coverage for MCH and Individual Hearings.

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Senior Paralegal, Litigation 13 APPLICANTS

OpenLoop Health · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

OpenLoop Health

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

The Senior Paralegal will own the end-to-end e-discovery lifecycle, including researching electronic records and managing data preservation through legal holds across various tech stacks. This role also involves serving as the primary liaison with outside counsel and proactively identifying internal witnesses for litigation support.

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Attorney - Can be based at any of our offices

Heyl Royster · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Heyl Royster

🌎 United States 💵 $93000 - $125K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Attorneys partner with clients and collaborate with fellow legal minds to generate innovative strategies, utilizing expertise to achieve mutual goals while providing efficient and effective representation.

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Legal & Compliance Associate – Crimson Academies

Crimson Education · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Crimson Education

🌎 Canada, New Zealand, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The associate will serve as the compliance backbone for multiple schools, providing expert legal advice on governance and risk management, and owning charter school compliance including audits and regulatory reporting. Responsibilities also include drafting various legal documents, building compliance frameworks, and training staff on critical areas like privacy and safeguarding.

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Legal Compliance Manager (Corporate)

Fujifilm · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Fujifilm

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

The Compliance Manager oversees daily operations of compliance programs covering healthcare, anti-corruption, antitrust, and AML, ensuring the effectiveness of compliance frameworks and developing policies and training. This role involves conducting risk analysis, managing third-party due diligence, performing audits, and advising business subsidiaries on compliance matters.

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Senior Counsel

Linear · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Linear

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This foundational role involves owning core legal areas such as commercial agreements, trademarks, and corporate governance, while developing legal frameworks for new products and initiatives. The counsel will also lead negotiations for complex enterprise agreements and advise product teams on the legal implications of AI, data privacy, and model usage.

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Risk and Compliance Specialist

Givelify · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Givelify

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

The specialist will support the execution of the risk and compliance strategy by monitoring fraud trends, ensuring adherence to payment regulations and standards like PCI DSS, AML, and KYC. Key duties include reviewing payment transactions, investigating suspicious activity using fraud detection tools, and assisting in developing compliance policies and procedures.

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Trademark Attorney

Pirkey Barber PLLC · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Pirkey Barber PLLC

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

Attorneys will manage and conduct U.S. and international trademark clearance searches, handle prosecution matters including filings and office actions, and work on brand policing and enforcement activities. Responsibilities may also include handling licensing agreements, opposition/cancellation proceedings before the TTAB, or copyright matters.

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Civil Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $275K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves handling civil litigation matters for experienced attorneys across various California office locations. Successful candidates will support robust national and local practices within a full-service law firm.

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Legal Counsel

Abrigo · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Abrigo

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

The Legal Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including customer service agreements and software licenses, while synthesizing key contractual terms and risks for leadership. They will also provide general legal advice across areas like Software Licensing and Human Resources, and support compliance efforts related to data privacy and industry regulations.

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Disability Claims Examiner - LTD

Prudential Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Prudential Financial

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $53300 - $88000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Disability Claims Examiner manages an assigned block of 95 to 100 Long-Term Disability claims, utilizing judgment to assess risk and render claim decisions in partnership with medical and vocational resources. Key duties include delivering exceptional customer service, communicating with various stakeholders, reviewing medical records, performing financial calculations, and ensuring compliance with policies and contracts.

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Freelance Legal Transcriber - Global

Verbit · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Verbit

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Freelance legal transcribers edit and format AI-generated legal depositions, hearings, trials, and other legal recordings on the Verbit platform. They must ensure the resulting transcript is a true and accurate record that adheres to specific legal client formatting guidelines.

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Workers Compensation Claims Examiner II (Remote)

Tristar Insurance · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Tristar Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The examiner manages all aspects of indemnity claims handling from inception to conclusion, handling a caseload of 150 or fewer workers’ compensation files, including reasonably complex claims. Duties involve investigating claims, determining compensability, administering benefits, managing medical treatment, and setting reserves within guidelines.

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Foreclosure Specialist II- First Legal Team

LoanCare · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

LoanCare

🌎 United States 💵 $17.88 - $26.73 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will resolve foreclosure issues and mitigate losses by working with governmental agencies, clients, and investors, while ensuring compliance with agency and investor guidelines. Responsibilities also include managing attorney communication, maintaining portfolio actions, and accurately calculating nationwide foreclosure sale bidding instructions.

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Contract Mandarin Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

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

Attorneys will assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal research, and foreign language translation tasks on a project-by-project basis. The role requires the ability to read and write Mandarin Chinese to support specific project needs.

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Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets Legal

Upstart · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Upstart

🌎 United States 💵 $239K - $331K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with the capital markets team to structure securitization transactions, complex purchase and sale agreements, and other liquidity arrangements, while reviewing, drafting, and negotiating transactional documents with institutional investors. This role also involves managing a team of five attorneys, anticipating obstacles, and creating internal education on legal risks.

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