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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Claims Follow-Up Lead-CA

WellPsyche · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

WellPsyche

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

This senior, hands-on role focuses on resolving complex denied and underpaid behavioral health claims, primarily dealing with government payers like Medi-Cal, Medicare, and VA Community Care, while accelerating accounts receivable. The lead will also act as a subject-matter expert to support and elevate the performance of junior follow-up staff in daily workflow execution.

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

Stotler Hayes Group · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Stotler Hayes Group

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $100K per year ⭐ 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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Counsel, Legislation and Government Relations

Clipboard · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Clipboard

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves identifying legislative and regulatory goals across states, engaging lobbyists to draft proposals, and creating coalitions to advance policy changes. Responsibilities also include monitoring legislation, advising business teams on compliance risks, preparing regulator responses, and managing external relations campaigns.

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Claims Experience Specialist (French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese)

Airbnb · · 14 Weeks Ago

Airbnb

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will evaluate, investigate, and resolve complex claims across AirCover products, including high-value property damage claims, while monitoring for fraud and mitigating risks to the community. They must go above and beyond to create personalized, premium support interactions, tailoring the experience to user needs and ensuring efficient resolution while providing guidance on policies.

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Site Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · · 14 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

The Site Contract Specialist will be responsible for preparing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts and budgets while establishing effective relationships with sites and internal functional teams. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements within approved parameters while ensuring compliance and offering solutions for negotiation issues.

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Estate and Document Attorney

Vertis Wealth · · 14 Weeks Ago

Vertis Wealth

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

The attorney will provide estate planning services by receiving hand-offs from Legal Directors and meeting with clients to confirm their needs. Typical work products include drafting revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, deeds, and LLCs.

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

Stotler Hayes Group · · 14 Weeks Ago

Stotler Hayes Group

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $100K per year ⭐ 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, agencies, clients, and opposing counsel, and drafting/reviewing various legal documents.

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Regulatory Specialist

Transcarent · · 14 Weeks Ago

Transcarent

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will champion the privacy program by providing guidance on HIPAA, HITECH, and state data privacy laws, reviewing new products and vendor relationships through a privacy lens, and managing the privacy email inbox. Additionally, they will support healthcare compliance activities across digital health services, track regulatory changes, and assist with internal and external audits.

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Patent Attorney (f/m/d) in the field of Biotechnology

Hoffmann Eitle · · 14 Weeks Ago

Hoffmann Eitle

🌎 Germany ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Patent Attorney will be responsible for independently drafting and handling patent applications and responding to examination reports from patent offices within an international team. They will also represent client interests in opposition and appeal proceedings, including oral hearings, and participate in expert opinions and complex infringement/nullity proceedings.

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Head of Compliance & AML - Italy

CoinFlip · · 14 Weeks Ago

CoinFlip

🌎 Italy ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Head of Compliance & AML will be responsible for defining, implementing, and supervising the company's compliance and anti-money laundering framework across Italy and Europe, ensuring adherence to CASP regulations, especially concerning crypto ATMs. Key duties include assuming the MLRO role, managing CDD/KYC processes, conducting risk assessments, and interacting with supervisory authorities.

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Mid-Level Litigation Associate

HUNT HUNT & WINTERBOTTOM LLP · · 14 Weeks Ago

HUNT HUNT & WINTERBOTTOM LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsibilities include court appearances, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and assisting with case assessment and intake, working closely with partners on a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through trial. Key duties involve assisting with the complete lifecycle of litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting various legal documents, and taking/defending depositions.

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United States Regulatory Sr Manager – Obesity and Related Conditions TA

Amgen · · 15 Weeks Ago

Amgen

🌎 United States 💵 $153K - $184K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves developing and executing the U.S. regulatory strategy for products in the Obesity and Related Conditions Therapeutic Area, representing the region on global teams, and leading U.S. regulatory execution for clinical trials and commercial licenses. Key duties include leading U.S. regulatory submissions, driving U.S. labeling strategy, and managing interactions with Health Authorities.

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US-Licensed Freelance Corporate Lawyer (Buy-side NDAs) | Remote

Ontra Legal Network · · 15 Weeks Ago

Ontra Legal Network

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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

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Staff Counsel

Liberty Mutual Insurance · · 15 Weeks Ago

Liberty Mutual Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $172K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The attorney will handle a caseload of workers' compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent the company and policyholders at WC hearings, while developing and revising legal strategy according to litigation protocols. Responsibilities also include drafting legal documents, advising claims representatives, and remaining current with legal developments.

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Associate Attorney, Pennsylvania

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates · · 15 Weeks Ago

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates

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

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for maintaining and supervising a heavy and diversified caseload for clients in Pennsylvania, which includes drafting various legal documents like pleadings and motions, and communicating with clients regarding their matters. Responsibilities also involve communicating with opposing parties to resolve claims and conducting legal research on contract and consumer law issues.

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Patent Attorney - Life Sciences

Bookoff McAndrews · · 15 Weeks Ago

Bookoff McAndrews

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $205K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Responsibilities include meeting with inventors, drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, and collaboratively developing claim strategies with clients and attorneys. The role also involves proactively managing a case docket and assisting with various counseling matters like drafting opinions and conducting due diligence.

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Paralegal

Sonova AG · · 15 Weeks Ago

Sonova AG

🌎 United States 💵 $71000 - $88000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The Paralegal will manage corporate governance activities across the Americas, including record maintenance and supporting M&A projects, while also overseeing BOI reporting and state registrations for group companies. Additionally, the role involves assisting with employment and litigation matters, managing service-of-process, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure timely task execution.

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Senior Commercial Counsel (CST/EST)

DoiT · · 15 Weeks Ago

DoiT

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including strategic transactions, license agreements, and SaaS contracts, while proactively identifying and addressing potential issues aligned with business goals. The counsel will also provide and lead legal support for channel partner activities and assist with other legal matters such as product launches, collections, and HR issues.

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Korean Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · · 15 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $200K per year ⭐ 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 familiarity with document review workflows like privilege/responsiveness review and redactions.

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Portuguese Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · · 15 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

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

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Sr Director Regulatory Reporting-(Any location within footprint)

Synovus · · 15 Weeks Ago

Synovus

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Director of Regulatory Reporting manages the end-to-end regulatory reporting process, including preparing and reviewing critical filings like the FR Y-9C and Call Report, ensuring compliance with US regulatory requirements set by the Federal Reserve and FDIC. This role involves leading a team, driving strategic remediation efforts, collaborating cross-functionally, and serving as a key liaison with regulators and auditors.

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Sr. / Principal Medical Writer (Regulatory focus) - Sponsor-dedicated; US/CAN

Syneos Health · · 15 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Canada, Norway, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $80600 - $145K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Medical Writer

The role involves leading the clear and accurate completion of medical writing deliverables for studies, managing associated activities, and resolving client comments with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include completing various regulatory documents such as protocols, CSRs, IBs, submissions, and plain language summaries while adhering to regulatory standards and timelines.

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Claims Supervisor - TX Workers Compensation Claims

Gallagher · · 15 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The supervisor will lead and motivate a Workers Compensation claims team, ensuring high-quality and efficient service delivery while promoting adherence to Gallagher Bassett's Best Practices. This role involves driving talent through adjuster hiring and training, managing team workloads, and utilizing technology to enhance service quality.

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Counsel, Litigation (Remote in MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, VT)

Davies · · 15 Weeks Ago

Davies

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $145K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Counsel, Litigation will manage and support litigation and pre-litigation cases, focusing on insurance defense matters across property and casualty, auto, and commercial liability. Responsibilities also include assisting with document production, witness preparation, monitoring case status, and drafting legal documents like settlement agreements and discovery responses.

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Counsel, Litigation (Remote in MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, VT)

Davies · · 15 Weeks Ago

Davies

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $145K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Counsel, Litigation will manage and support litigation and pre-litigation cases, focusing on property and casualty, auto, and commercial liability matters across North America operations. Key duties include assisting with document production, witness preparation, monitoring case status, and drafting essential legal documents like settlement agreements and discovery responses.

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Sr Manager Regulatory Affairs - IN 37 APPLICANTS

DeepHealth · · 15 Weeks Ago

DeepHealth

🌎 India ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will execute regulatory strategies, ensure compliance with global regulations, and lead efforts to obtain and maintain market approval for digital products, including AI technologies. This role involves providing regulatory input to cross-functional teams and managing regulatory submissions like US 510(k)s and CE marking technical files.

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Sr. Affiliate Compliance Specialist

HighLevel · · 15 Weeks Ago

HighLevel

🌎 United States 💵 $84000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist will own the affiliate channel escalation process, acting as the primary decision driver for compliance issues and investigating potential violations by auditing traffic sources and promotional methods. They will also drive cross-functional reviews with Legal and Finance teams to align on risk assessment and advocate for enforcement decisions.

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Computer Science Patent Attorney

Bookoff McAndrews · · 15 Weeks Ago

Bookoff McAndrews

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $205K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Responsibilities include meeting with inventors, drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, and developing claim strategies collaboratively with clients and attorneys. Attorneys will also manage dockets, assist with opinions and due diligence, and handle post-grant proceedings like Inter Partes Reviews.

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Mechanical Engineering Patent Attorney

Bookoff McAndrews · · 15 Weeks Ago

Bookoff McAndrews

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $205K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Responsibilities include meeting with inventors, drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, and collaboratively developing claim strategies with clients and attorneys. Attorneys will also manage dockets, assist with opinions and due diligence, and handle post-grant proceedings like Inter Partes Reviews.

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Clinical Trial Contract Specialist

Medpace, Inc. · · 15 Weeks Ago

Medpace, Inc.

🌎 Turkey ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The specialist is responsible for the entire lifecycle of clinical trial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing all required legal documents for clinical studies. This involves managing negotiations within established parameters and coordinating with internal departments to align startup activities with contractual timelines.

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