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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Process Risk and Compliance Operations Manager

Airbnb · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Airbnb

🌎 United States 💵 $156K - $193K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Operations Manager

Own the strategic design of risk frameworks, registries, and AI governance for Community Support while partnering with the Insider Threat program. Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of systemic root cause resolution and deliver executive-level risk narratives to senior leadership.

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Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $224K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for investigational and marketed prescription drugs while managing lifecycle activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to author submissions and serve as the primary point of contact for health authorities.

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Housing Compliance Specialist 32 APPLICANTS

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

🌎 United States 💵 $63000 - $78000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Monitor and provide administrative support to ensure regulatory compliance and financial stability for an affordable housing portfolio. Act as the primary contact for monitoring agencies and collaborate with management agents to resolve audit deficiencies.

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Compliance Intern (TX) - SkillBridge (Military Only)

InfoDefense, Inc. · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

InfoDefense, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The intern will manage GRC toolkits, develop CMMC compliance reports, and lead security assessments. They will also maintain customer artifacts, POA&Ms, and organizational security awareness programs.

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Privacy and Compliance Analyst (Remote)

BIS Safety Software · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

BIS Safety Software

🌎 Canada 💵 75000 - 95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The role involves executing risk and compliance initiatives, managing privacy and security projects, and developing frameworks aligned with regulations like GDPR and PIPEDA. The analyst will also coordinate third-party audits and lead security incident response activities.

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Director, Compliance

Figure Lending · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Figure Lending

🌎 United States 💵 $136K - $204K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the company's lending compliance program across origination, servicing, and secondary market activities. Design and oversee a scalable Compliance Management System to mitigate regulatory risk and embed compliance into products and operations.

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Senior Employment Counsel, International Lifecycle

Justworks · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Justworks

🌎 United States 💵 €98000 - €127K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal workstream for complex international employment lifecycle matters, including terminations, redundancies, and employee relations. Develop scalable standards, playbooks, and training to enable operational teams to handle routine lifecycle matters effectively.

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Senior Employment Counsel, International Lifecycle

Justworks · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Justworks

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £149K - £192K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Investigator Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Jacoby & Meyers

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $160K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves reviewing liability and insurance availability for catastrophic injury cases and conducting thorough investigations to determine potential claims. Responsibilities include drafting government claim forms, managing evidence, and communicating with clients and insurance adjusters.

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Complex Claims Manager - Construction Defect and Environmental

CRC Group · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

CRC Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving complex insurance claims related to environmental damage, general liability, and excess liability. The role involves managing legal defense strategies, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with underwriting on risk mitigation and portfolio management.

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Business Immigration Paralegal

GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC

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

Prepare and manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters from initiation through adjudication. Communicate directly with foreign nationals and corporate HR professionals while drafting petitions and supporting documentation for attorney review.

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Director of Litigation and Advocacy

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $145K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Litigation and Advocacy provides strategic leadership for impact litigation and advocacy efforts to advance racial and economic justice. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing a complex caseload, and delivering technical assistance and educational programs to legal service programs in California.

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Corporate Counsel

Rimini Street · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Rimini Street

🌎 United States 💵 $127K - $159K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts including master services agreements and licensing agreements. They will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to close transactions efficiently and in alignment with company policies.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Medline Industries, LP · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Medline Industries, LP

🌎 United States 💵 $92000 - $138K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Regulatory Specialist plans and executes complex global regulatory projects to obtain and maintain approvals for medical devices. This includes developing regulatory strategies, leading multifunctional teams, and managing submissions and filings for various markets.

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Compliance Analyst - Remote

Crum & Forster · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Crum & Forster

🌎 United States 💵 $53200 - $100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Responsible for preparing and issuing policy contracts and amendments while ensuring compliance with state laws and company guidelines. Collaborates with internal teams to maintain the forms library and automate product fulfillment processes.

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Regulatory Officer

PSI CRO · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

PSI CRO

🌎 Japan ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Officer prepares clinical trial dossiers for regulatory authorities and manages communications with stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors. They are also responsible for tracking legislative changes in Japan and delivering regulatory training to project teams.

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English to Portuguese(Brazil) Patent Agency/Translator/LQA Reviewer

Welo Global · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Welo Global

🌎 Brazil ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Translator

Translate patent-related content from English to Portuguese (Brazil) and perform linguistic quality assessments (LQA). Ensure terminology consistency and adherence to client style guides while managing a weekly volume of over 5,000 words.

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[100% Home Office - Fully Bilingual] Immigration Paralegal Agent – U Visa Cases - Cali Valle del Cauca - Termino Indefinido

Celerity Fiber LLC · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Celerity Fiber LLC

🌎 Colombia 💵 $600 - $700 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Manage post-submission U-Visa cases by preparing USCIS forms and organizing submission packages. Conduct client interviews to gather evidence and maintain accurate documentation within case management systems.

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Regulatory Data Operations Lead

antes.ai · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

antes.ai

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own the research, collection, and quality of regulatory data across multiple industrial hardware verticals. Design and execute efficient data collection workflows using AI tools to maintain a comprehensive regulatory library.

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In-House Associate Real Estate Counsel

BH Properties · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

BH Properties

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements and leases. It also requires providing legal guidance on strategic acquisitions and managing legal templates and policies for the company.

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California-Licensed Transactional Attorney (Part-Time) - Remote (IL)

Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers

🌎 United States 💵 $62500 - $68500 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Draft and review transactional and corporate documents, including contracts and entity formation materials for healthcare clients. Provide legal support on California-specific matters and business structuring for small to mid-sized practices.

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Associate Director, Corporate Compliance - Operations

Unither Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Unither Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $205K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design and optimization of corporate compliance systems, workflows, and data governance to support operational processes. Develop and maintain a third-party risk management program while partnering cross-functionally to embed compliance controls.

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Counsel

Fujifilm · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Fujifilm

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $187K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal support for the Imaging Division, focusing on commercial transactions, ecommerce, and direct-to-consumer sales. Draft and negotiate complex contracts while ensuring compliance with trade and marketing regulations.

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IT SOX Compliance Lead

Acuity Inc. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Acuity Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $83300 - $164K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the IT General Controls (ITGC) program to ensure SOX compliance. Partner with internal and external auditors to manage control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems.

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Manager, Legal Strategy

EIDLexit · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

EIDLexit

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Legal Strategy team in developing and presenting Strategic Recovery Roadmaps to small business owners facing SBA EIDL debt. Coordinate between sales, marketing, and a network of partner attorneys to ensure seamless strategy execution and client recovery.

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Trial Attorney

The Law Firm for Truck Safety · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

The Law Firm for Truck Safety

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage high-stakes catastrophic truck crash and wrongful death litigation from strategy through trial. Responsibilities include taking depositions, collaborating with safety experts, and representing families in court.

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Senior Counsel, Partnerships

TRM Labs · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

TRM Labs

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the end-to-end negotiation and drafting of complex commercial, partnership, and data licensing agreements. Partner with business development and product teams to create scalable contract templates and mitigate legal risks.

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Claims Field Property Adjuster

AAA · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

AAA

🌎 United States 💵 $64500 - $86100 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate and resolve low to moderate-complexity property damage claims in compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes evaluating damages, negotiating settlements with insureds, and documenting claim files in company systems.

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Senior Employment and Litigation Counsel

WelbeHealth · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

WelbeHealth

🌎 United States 💵 $168K - $232K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary legal advisor for all employment and litigation matters across a multi-state healthcare organization. Develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk, manage third-party claims, and lead sensitive internal investigations.

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Director Legal Strategic Partnerships

HubSpot · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

HubSpot

🌎 United States 💵 $245K - $392K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal strategy for HubSpot's strategic alliances by structuring and negotiating complex partnership agreements. Build scalable legal infrastructure, including templates and playbooks, to enable the partnership business to grow efficiently.

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