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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Legal Intern, Refugee Representation - Summer 2026

Human Rights First · Internship · 13 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 · 13 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 · 13 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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Senior Counsel, Health Interoperability & Privacy

b.well Connected Health · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

b.well Connected Health

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $235K - $275K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role serves as the lead legal strategist for health interoperability, privacy, and regulatory compliance, providing sophisticated counsel to enable business innovation while ensuring adherence to regulations. Key duties involve strategic legal advising to executives, leading regulatory strategy and policy development, designing privacy programs, and building scalable legal frameworks for health data exchange operations.

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Online Adjunct Professor - Paralegal

Bryant & Stratton College · Full Time · 13 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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Compliance Monitor

Envolve LLC · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Envolve LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Monitor is responsible for reviewing rental and LIHTC/HUD qualifying applications promptly, performing on-site file audits, and preparing compliance reports for supervisors. This role also involves obtaining and processing Tenant Income Certifications and ensuring all required documentation is correctly maintained and updated in systems like YARDI.

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Corporate Counsel - Contracts

Liquidia · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Liquidia

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

The Corporate Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and clinical trial agreements, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with operational and strategic goals. This role also involves providing legal guidance on risk mitigation, maintaining contract templates, and supporting contract lifecycle management processes.

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

VendueTech · Full Time · 13 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 Analyst

Nilos · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Nilos

🌎 Lithuania ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for executing and strengthening the AML and compliance program, taking ownership of daily operations including onboarding, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and regulatory screening. This role involves ensuring compliance across fiat and crypto transactions and supporting policy improvements.

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Bilingual Virtual Claims Helper/Assistante ou assistant aux réclamations bilingue virtuel

ChangeMakers · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

ChangeMakers

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves walking alongside Class Members throughout their claims journey by providing clear information about the settlement and claims process virtually and by phone. Responsibilities include supporting members with information, resources, and claim form completion in a trauma-informed and culturally safe manner, and connecting them with support services.

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Claims Helper (Community Based)/Assistante ou assistant aux réclamations dans la communauté

ChangeMakers · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

ChangeMakers

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves walking alongside Class Members throughout their claims journey by providing clear information about the settlement and claims process and offering trauma-informed one-on-one support in person, virtually, or by phone. Key duties include assisting claimants with claim forms and connecting them with necessary mental health, legal, and cultural support services.

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Bilingual Claims Helper (Community Based)

ChangeMakers · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

ChangeMakers

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Bilingual Claims Helper will support Class Members throughout their claims journey by providing clear information about the settlement and claims process, offering trauma-informed one-on-one support virtually or by phone. Responsibilities also include assisting claimants with form completion and connecting them with necessary mental health, legal, and cultural support services.

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Compliance Consultant, Privacy Office - Remote

Symetra · Full Time · 13 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 · 13 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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Regulatory Lead

BSI · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

BSI

🌎 Japan ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Lead is responsible for maintaining Registered Certification Body Status and the PMDA Scheme in Japan, acting as the main liaison with the MHLW/PMDA and managing regulatory intelligence and audit interfaces. This role involves providing regulatory expertise to operations teams, supporting certification decisions, leading external audits, and managing all change notifications to regulatory bodies.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate (Regulatory Intelligence)

Parexel · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Parexel

🌎 Mexico ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves continuously tracking, analyzing, and translating local, regional, and global regulatory developments into actionable insights for regulatory teams and stakeholders. Key accountabilities include monitoring regulatory changes, conducting impact assessments, communicating updates clearly, engaging in external networking, and embedding intelligence into strategic planning across various internal functions.

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Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - New Jersey)

Allstate · Full Time · 13 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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Systems Manager – GxP Compliance Systems (Remote)

RAM BPO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

RAM BPO

🌎 Colombia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The manager will oversee the governance, validation, and continuous improvement of regulated GxP systems supporting quality, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing operations globally. Key duties include leading CSV activities, ensuring compliance with global regulations like FDA/EMA, and serving as a System Owner for designated platforms.

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Senior Regulatory & Start Up Specialist, cFSP

IQVIA · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

IQVIA

🌎 Mexico ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves participating in end-to-end site management, from feasibility through site closure, acting as the main contact for investigative sites and study team members. Key duties include supporting site qualification, obtaining regulatory green lights, and managing site maintenance and close-out activities.

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Compliance ALF Clinical Partner

Pennant Services · Full Time · 13 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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Compliance Specialist

ResProp Talent · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

ResProp Talent

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Specialist will oversee compliance aspects for affordable housing properties, working closely with property managers to ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, including managing move-in, renewal, and move-out compliance files. Key duties involve developing compliance strategies, monitoring performance, completing file audits against rent/income limits, ensuring EIV reports are pulled, and providing training and guidance to property management staff.

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Director, Regulatory Affairs - Infectious Disease

Tonix Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 13 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 · 13 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 · 13 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 · 13 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 · 13 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 · 13 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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Commercial Counsel

Startup Talents · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Startup Talents

🌎 France 💵 €80000 - €120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Commercial Counsel will own and drive all contract-related legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendors. This role involves developing scalable contract templates and processes while ensuring compliance with applicable fintech and blockchain regulations.

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Rain · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Rain

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will support compliance with card network rules by maintaining policies, responding to inquiries, and monitoring updates from Visa and Mastercard across marketing, disputes, and chargebacks. They will also assist with dispute workflows and consumer complaint management related to Regulation E, Regulation Z, and UDAAP obligations.

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Senior Paralegal, Litigation 13 APPLICANTS

OpenLoop Health · Full Time · 13 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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