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.

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Insurance Defense Attorney - Southern California

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 12 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 · 12 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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Director of Compliance and Risk Management

Lennar · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Lennar

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Director of Compliance

This senior role leads system-driven, operational, and risk-sensitive compliance functions, overseeing monitoring, regulatory reporting, advertising compliance, HMDA, and fair lending inputs, with a hands-on focus on execution.

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WC Claims Supervisor

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $73345 - $113K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of direct reports to ensure all quality, productivity, and customer service criteria are met while adhering to company policies. This role involves supervising daily operations, assisting with staff onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance on complex claims issues.

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Insurance Coverage Attorney (Counsel)

MedPro Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

MedPro Group

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $145K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and training to Claims, Underwriting, and Market Management across all insurance lines, focusing on claims handling procedures to prevent bad faith claims. Responsibilities also include executing coverage issues, preparing necessary correspondence, and consulting on the legal implications of business decisions and initiatives.

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HUD Compliance Specialist

Envolve LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Envolve LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will be responsible for reviewing various certifications, updating marketing plans, leading Management and Occupancy Reviews, and ensuring compliance with EIV and HAP voucher requirements. Duties also include processing HAP renewals, submitting tenant data to TRACS, and assisting with property-specific reporting and staff training.

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Head of Maritime Certification & Regulatory Strategy (IC)

Orca-AI · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Orca-AI

🌎 Italy ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

This Individual Contributor role involves owning the end-to-end certification lifecycle, directly authoring technical dossiers for approvals like PDA and Type Approvals, and facilitating technical risk execution workshops such as FMEA and HAZOP. The person will also map maritime regulations into product specifications and represent the company in global standards bodies like the IMO.

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Seeking Claims Adjusters in Ohio for Appraiser Role, Remote

HCA Asset Management · Full Time · 12 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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Claims Follow Up Rep TC

Brown Medicine · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Brown Medicine

🌎 United States 💵 $19.97 - $32.96 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The representative performs clerical duties to process patient bills, following up on third-party claims to ensure timely reimbursement and maintain the hospital's financial stability. Responsibilities include reviewing claim forms, processing necessary system adjustments, analyzing claims against payer contracts, and contacting insurers for payment.

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Patent Counsel (M/W/D)

GoodIP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

GoodIP

🌎 Germany ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Patent Counsel will serve as a strategic partner for high-growth tech startups, developing IP strategies and managing their IP portfolios in collaboration with founders and engineers. This role involves navigating complex IP landscapes at the intersection of cutting-edge hardware and agile software.

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Corporate Compliance Specialist

ClinClinicaLink · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

ClinClinicaLink

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Corporate Compliance Specialist will primarily manage vendors, including qualification, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring, while also supporting the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audits against the Quality Management System (QMS) and SOPs. Responsibilities also include tracking CAPAs, supporting cross-functional compliance documentation reviews, and administering the corporate Learning Management System (LMS).

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Legal Advisor - Central Office - Volunteer Staff

Vox Church · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Vox Church

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Advisor will provide legal guidance to leadership on operational matters, assist in reviewing and drafting routine agreements like leases and vendor contracts, and identify potential legal risks. This role also involves determining when to refer matters to outside counsel and acting as a liaison when specialized support is needed.

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Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The Site Contract Specialist will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements with study sites, ensuring compliance with established parameters and company/client considerations. This role involves liaising with sites and internal teams to align contractual activities with site startup timelines and achieve target cycle times for site activation.

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Counsel

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

🌎 United States 💵 $173K - $185K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Assistant General Counsel provides high-quality, practical legal support focusing on day-to-day counsel, contract review, compliance support, and legal research to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance. Key accountabilities include providing legal advisory, managing risk and compliance, handling contract management, and partnering cross-functionally.

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Senior Counsel

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $230K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

This senior legal advisor supports the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer by overseeing core legal functions, ensuring compliance, managing organizational risk, and providing expert counsel on complex matters like nonprofit operations, employment, IP, and data privacy. Key duties include developing legal strategy, managing a complex contract portfolio, and strengthening corporate governance practices for the organization and its affiliates.

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Volljurist:in / Rechtsanwalt:in (w/m/d) mit dem Schwerpunkt Datenschutz / Compliance

Clarius Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Clarius Group

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves providing legal consultation on data protection law and advising clients on compliance matters, including reviewing facts against relevant regulations. Responsibilities also include potentially acting as an external Data Protection Officer and representing clients in legal disputes.

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Counsel, Consumer Litigation (CA - Remote, Contract)

Hyundai Motor Company · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Hyundai Motor Company

🌎 United States 💵 $50 - $85 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role is responsible for the investigation, analysis, and resolution of consumer litigation claims nationwide, including lemon law, product liability, and subrogation claims. This involves retaining and collaborating with outside counsel, managing lawsuits, and advising internal teams on case handling.

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In-House Housing Counsel (Unlawful Detainer Focus)

Arboreal Management · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Arboreal Management

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $120K per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This litigation-heavy role focuses primarily on handling Washington unlawful detainer matters end-to-end, from notice strategy through writ, while also advising operations on eviction risk and supervising offshore legal staff. The attorney will develop standardized templates and workflows, advise on general tenant-law issues, and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary.

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Senior Director, Legal Engineering

Icertis · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Icertis

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $260K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves partnering with enterprise customers to design real-world AI use cases, optimize AI-powered contract review playbooks, and develop custom prompts to bring legal workflows to life. The goal is to help customers streamline contract reviews, strengthen negotiation strategies, and drive success by unlocking the full power of the Icertis platform.

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Claims Compliance Manager

Centivo · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Centivo

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $125K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

This role serves as the subject matter expert on regulatory compliance for self-funded and level-funded health plan products, owning all mandated compliance reporting obligations including CMS Section 111, RxDC, and PCORI filings. Key duties also involve administering Gag Clause Attestation, leading Transparency in Coverage compliance, and supporting No Surprises Act/IDR processes.

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Legal Assistant - Michigan

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

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

The Legal Assistant performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s) under supervision, which includes maintaining schedules, composing legal documents, and coordinating multi-party appearances like depositions and mediations. Essential functions also involve handling client inquiries via phone and email, processing mail, and confirming scheduled appearances with various parties while keeping up-to-date with court rules.

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REMOTE Fractional Corporate Paralegal with Elite Virtual Assistants

Elite Virtual Assistants · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Elite Virtual Assistants

🌎 United States 💵 $35 - $45 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Paralegal

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents and contracts, conducting legal research, and assisting with corporate governance and compliance matters. The role also involves organizing legal files, managing attorney calendars, monitoring critical deadlines, and supporting electronic filing processes.

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Global Regulatory Head

Actithera · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Actithera

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $275K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Global Regulatory Head directs the regulatory strategy and submissions for the RLT portfolio, ensuring compliance with international standards for radiopharmaceuticals. This role owns critical documents like briefing books, IND/CTAs, and overall regulatory planning to achieve timely approvals.

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Senior Residential Property Lawyer - Remote

Mallory Pryce · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Mallory Pryce

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing a complex caseload of residential property matters from instruction through completion, acting as the lead fee earner on high-value transactions, and ensuring all files are compliant and audit-ready. Responsibilities also include drafting legal documentation, liaising with third parties, and providing technical support and mentoring to junior colleagues.

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Compliance Field Advisor

FBL Financial Group, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Field Advisor will conduct general compliance examinations for market conduct, broker/dealers, investment advisors, and insurance companies, assessing practices against industry standards and regulations. Responsibilities also include preparing written examination reports, developing corrective action plans, and assisting with training field personnel on compliance issues.

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Senior Corporate Counsel (Remote - Minneapolis, MN)

Togetherwork · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Togetherwork

🌎 Taiwan ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The Senior Corporate Counsel will partner closely with Sales, Finance, and business leaders to structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, primarily focusing on SaaS customer contracts and vendor agreements. This role also involves advising on corporate legal rights, risk mitigation, compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives like M&A as needed.

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Senior Legal Operations Specialist

Olo · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Olo

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves developing and implementing AI-forward legal tools and processes for contract review and workflow automation, while also serving as the primary administrator for the contract lifecycle management system. Additionally, the specialist will assist with privacy program operations, establish performance metrics, and lead cross-functional projects to enhance legal operations.

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Coding Compliance Audit & Education Specialist

Privia Health · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Privia Health

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

The specialist will conduct audits comparing medical record documentation to reported codes, researching and interpreting federal and state laws pertaining to CMS and Medicare. They will also prepare audit reports and provide post-audit education and technical support to providers regarding proper documentation and coding principles.

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Japanese Freelance Legal Consultant (Buy-side NDAs) | Remote

Ontra Legal Network · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Ontra Legal Network

🌎 Japan ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The consultant will review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts across multiple customers, ensuring adherence to playbooks and fast turnaround times. They will also directly engage with in-house legal teams at financial services companies, serving as a trusted legal advisor for contract negotiations.

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Founding Estate Planning Partner

White Tiger Connections · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

White Tiger Connections

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Founding Estate Planning Partner will design and lead estate planning and tax-compliance services integrated into the firm’s wealth management offering, serving as the subject-matter expert and long-term owner of this practice area. Key duties include leading service development, advising HNW/UHNW clients, establishing best practices, and driving growth across the firm's client base.

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