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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Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Summit Therapeutics · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Summit Therapeutics

🌎 Ireland 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Manager will support day-to-day regulatory activities for assigned projects, including preparing and compiling submissions for regulatory agencies and managing clinical study processes and timelines. Responsibilities also involve driving regulatory content and strategy for marketing authorization submissions and providing internal regulatory guidance on study team decisions.

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Civil Litigation Attorney, Full-Time or Part-Time

Vogl Meredith Burke & Streza LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Vogl Meredith Burke & Streza LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $200K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will provide legal counsel, conduct legal research and discovery, take depositions, and prepare for and attend trials. Responsibilities also include preparing legal documents like briefs and motions, negotiating for clients, and maintaining accurate client records.

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Privacy and Compliance Lead

VIMO INC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

VIMO INC

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves leading and managing external audits across various security frameworks like MARS-E, SOC2 Type2, and ISO27001, while also leading the development and execution of new compliance policies and procedures.

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French Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $50 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Attorneys will assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal research, and foreign language translation tasks tailored to specific project needs. The role involves applying familiarity with document review workflows like privilege/responsiveness review and redactions.

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French Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $50 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Attorneys are sought to assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal research, and foreign language translation tasks. The role involves working on projects where hours and location are established on a project-by-project basis.

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German Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

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

Attorneys are sought to assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal research, and foreign language translation tasks for various projects. The role involves applying specific review workflows tailored to client needs.

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IT Compliance Analyst

Onco360 · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Onco360

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The IT Compliance Analyst is primarily responsible for collaborating with external and internal auditors to finalize all IT department audits, which includes maintaining and providing necessary compliance evidence. Key functions also involve conducting regular audits on IT systems, procedures, and user accounts to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards.

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Legal Admin / Paralegal

OptiNizer · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

OptiNizer

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The role involves supporting a solo legal practitioner with administrative, operational, and legal support tasks focused on business transactional matters, including drafting documents, managing client intake, and organizing case files. The assistant will also help streamline internal systems like CRM management and document organization to improve practice efficiency.

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Claims Investigator - Part Time

CoventBridge Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

CoventBridge Group

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $30 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Investigator will conduct complex field investigations across multiple claim types, combining analytical skills with real-world techniques to uncover facts and document findings objectively. Responsibilities include submitting daily progress updates, managing time to meet billable hour expectations, and delivering professional, client-ready reports.

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Legal Document Drafting (Estate Planning) Virtual Assistant (Remote)

Outsource Access · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Outsource Access

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Virtual Assistant

The assistant will accurately draft essential estate planning documents such as wills and trusts, transforming client intake data into organized files for attorney review. Responsibilities also include meticulously proofreading complex legal files to prevent errors and maintain the firm's reputation.

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Privacy and Security Compliance Specialist

Penn State University · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Penn State University

🌎 United States 💵 $61800 - $89600 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves leading, advising, and supporting the development and monitoring of enterprise-wide compliance programs related to privacy and security. Key duties include interpreting regulations, developing awareness initiatives, and partnering with entities to ensure appropriate data safeguards.

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Attorney - General Application

Pacific Legal Foundation · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Pacific Legal Foundation

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

Attorneys will be on the front lines fighting government abuse by litigating strategic lawsuits that challenge unconstitutional laws, regulations, and policies threatening liberty, property rights, and the separation of powers. They will also advocate for shared principles by communicating with journalists, the public, and allied organizations to advance litigation objectives.

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Staff Attorney

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC · Full Time · 13 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. They are expected to undertake statewide impact activity, develop specialized knowledge in poverty law, and coordinate advocacy efforts with various external groups.

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Labor Compliance Specialist

SOLV Energy · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

SOLV Energy

🌎 United States 💵 $32.73 - $43.22 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will monitor certified payroll for internal and external projects, review public contracts for labor requirements, and develop plans to ensure compliance with certified payroll, skilled labor, and diversity mandates. This role involves performing periodic audits, developing risk assessments, and participating in government reviews and inquiries.

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Associate General Counsel, Healthcare

OpenLoop Health · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

OpenLoop Health

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel will own the entire regulatory landscape for healthcare, pharmacy, and digital health matters, serving as the primary legal authority and developing legal tools to enable compliant product development at speed. This role involves architecting healthcare compliance, leading strategic regulatory engagement, and managing a growing legal function.

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Sr. Director, Claims Operations

Curative HR LLC · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Curative HR LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $205K - $235K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

This senior director role is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the claims function, encompassing adjudication accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, vendor management, and technology optimization. The leader will drive operational excellence, implement strategic transformation initiatives using AI and automation, and ensure claims operations effectively support rapid company growth.

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Sr Disability Claims Manager

LifeWorks · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

LifeWorks

🌎 Canada 💵 70000 - 90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Case Managers assist employees on behalf of their employer when they are off work or at risk of being off work due to health reasons, assessing barriers and implementing strategies for a timely return-to-work or alternative plan. Responsibilities include conducting case assessments, developing intervention strategies, managing the transition to long-term disability, and proactively communicating with HR representatives.

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Remote Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Reyes Holdings · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Reyes Holdings

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

The role involves coordinating internal and external assessments by gathering documentation, tracking action items, and managing customer security questionnaires. Responsibilities also include supporting daily security compliance activities through control validation and assisting in building scalable, automated security compliance processes.

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Immigration Attorney- Legal Analysis

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

🌎 Puerto Rico ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will conduct thorough legal analysis of immigration files received via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to identify potential relief options and case types. This involves performing comprehensive screenings of client documents and providing detailed recommendations for next steps while managing a high-volume caseload.

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Separation of Powers Attorney

Pacific Legal Foundation · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Pacific Legal Foundation

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

The attorney will generate and lead high-profile cases within the Separation of Powers practice group, shaping strategy by identifying and litigating emerging constitutional theories. Responsibilities also include advocating through speeches, media appearances, publications, and working collaboratively with other attorneys on complex cases.

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Multi-State Associate Attorney (Remote | Full-Time)

Stotler Hayes Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Stotler Hayes Group

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

The attorney will independently manage cases from intake through resolution, developing and executing legal strategies based on investigation and analysis. Key duties include maintaining substantive communications with courts, clients, and opposing counsel, and drafting/reviewing various legal documents.

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Corporate Compliance Director

Natera · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Natera

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

This role supports the Compliance department by executing key strategic business objectives for long-term and short-term goals across three business units, focusing on proactive compliance risk identification. Responsibilities include developing informative training, implementing compliance functions, monitoring risk areas, and providing analysis and summary reports as directed.

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Legal Counsel

TrustedHousesitters · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

TrustedHousesitters

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £75000 - £100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

This role involves owning the lifecycle of member disputes and subrogation claims while partnering with Product and Marketing to ensure legal soundness for brand voice and new feature launches globally. The counsel will also navigate international travel regulations and manage internal legal frameworks including IP and data privacy.

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Senior Counsel

NASCO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

NASCO

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex technology agreements, serving as the legal subject matter expert on federal and state healthcare laws, and acting as the Compliance Official supporting various compliance initiatives.

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Claims Counsel, Law and Regulation (Remote)

Allstate · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $98100 - $167K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves providing advisory legal guidance to the Claims Organization, focusing on high-exposure claims and coverage issues before litigation commences. Key duties include offering counsel on coverage opinions, responding to conditional demands, and mitigating risks like bad faith exposure.

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Claims Supervisor

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

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

The Claims Supervisor oversees a team of direct reports, ensuring adherence to quality, productivity, and customer service standards while complying with company policies. This role involves supervising daily operations, assisting with staff onboarding, and providing technical guidance on complex claims issues.

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Legal Operations and Department Mgmt Expert (Sr Director Analyst, fully remote United States)

Gartner · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Gartner

🌎 United States 💵 $172K - $202K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves creating innovative, thought-provoking written insights and providing best practices advice for legal and compliance leaders on managing operations, workflows, efficiency, and performance outcomes. Responsibilities also include delivering high-quality advice through presentations, remaining current on industry developments, and providing sales support as a domain expert.

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Civil Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Collection at Law · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Collection at Law

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

Attorneys will manage cases from inception through resolution, which includes drafting pleadings, motions, and legal briefs, as well as conducting discovery, depositions, mediations, and hearings. Responsibilities also involve developing litigation strategy and maintaining direct client communication while working closely with partners on complex legal issues.

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Assistant General Counsel

QTC Management, Inc. · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

QTC Management, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $240K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The role involves advising stakeholders on legal matters including privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, and contract requirements, while drafting, negotiating, and interpreting various commercial agreements. Key duties also include managing privacy inquiries, collaborating on security incidents, supporting litigation, and developing compliance guidelines.

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Claims Supervisor (SIP) 4850

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 13 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, ensuring adherence to quality, productivity, and customer service standards while complying with company policies. This role involves supervising daily operations, assisting with staff onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance on complex claim issues.

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