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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Associate - Compliance Operations.COE Pak - Compliance Operations-EDD.Operations Group-PAKCOE

Mashreq · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Mashreq

🌎 Turkey ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Review USD trade payments to ensure all required documentation is present. Screen entities and countries against sanction lists in accordance with operating procedures and turnaround times.

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HR Compliance Administrative Specialist (PERMANENT WFH, Dayshift, PH)

Scale-X Solutions · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Scale-X Solutions

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on ensuring HR compliance with the Manufacturing Award and managing employment agreements. Additionally, it provides administrative support to Directors and handles the company's social media presence and content strategy.

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HR + Compliance + SMM; PERMANENT work from home; morning shift

Scale-X Solutions · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Scale-X Solutions

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing HR compliance by reviewing employment agreements against the Manufacturing Award and maintaining compliance registers. Additionally, it covers general administrative operations and managing the company's social media presence and content strategy.

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Paralegal (Healthcare Legal Operations & Contracts) - Remote

Aeroflow Health · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Aeroflow Health

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

Manage the full contract lifecycle and maintain legal repositories to improve operational efficiency. Support healthcare-related legal research and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve legal and compliance issues.

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Legal & Claims Manager BE (Full Remote)

Stoïk · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Stoïk

🌎 Belgium ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves drafting and maintaining cyber insurance policies and managing distribution partnerships for the Belgian market. Additionally, the manager will handle cyber claims and produce reporting for risk carriers.

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Senior Surveying Legal Calculator

IBW Surveyors · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

IBW Surveyors

🌎 Worldwide 💵 30 - 45 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for completing legal boundary calculations and preparing calculation sketches to facilitate deliverables. The role involves performing plan reviews, calculating reference plans, and coordinating with Project Managers and Drafting Team Leads.

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Legal Counsel

Aghanim · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Aghanim

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Lead end-to-end contract negotiations with external partners and vendors to protect company interests while balancing business needs. Manage the legal function by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing practical guidance on digital business structures.

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Senior Legal Executive/General Counsel Coach - EMEA

Mento · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Mento

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide 1:1 virtual coaching to Mento members to help them achieve professional goals and improve leadership skills. Participate in ongoing ICF-certified training and contribute to the Mento coaching community.

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Removal Defense Associate Attorney

C.R. Wannamaker Law · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

C.R. Wannamaker Law

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

The Associate Attorney will handle removal defense immigration law and affirmative filings, representing clients in immigration courts from master to merits hearings. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and supervising paralegals and legal assistants to ensure high-quality legal work product.

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Assistant/Associate General Counsel – U.S. Retail Brokerage

Howden · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Howden

🌎 United States 💵 $275K - $315K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as the second-in-command to the General Counsel, providing legal advisory and strategic guidance for U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations. Develop legal policies, manage regulatory compliance across multiple states, and oversee U.S.-based litigation and risk mitigation.

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Compliance Manager

Figma · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Figma

🌎 United States 💵 $153K - $296K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Lead and manage security and regulatory compliance programs, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP. Drive audit readiness, optimize GRC platforms, and maintain security policies to strengthen organizational trust and risk posture.

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Docket Specialist, Litigation

Dentons · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Dentons

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves entering data into docketing systems, calculating litigation deadlines, and performing electronic court filings. Additionally, the specialist monitors cases via online resources and handles inquiries from legal staff.

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Senior Compliance Analyst

AmeriLife · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

AmeriLife

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Provide compliance support for wholesale life insurance and annuity business by reviewing marketing materials and investigating agent-related concerns. Assist in creating compliance policies and driving initiatives across various business teams.

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Compliance Lead

Fullscript · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Fullscript

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Lead will manage privacy operations and data governance, ensuring privacy-by-design is integrated into product features and AI tools. They will translate complex regulations like HIPAA and CPRA into actionable business guidance and lead privacy incident response activities.

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Associate General Counsel

InterPayments · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

InterPayments

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Draft and negotiate commercial agreements while serving as a core member of the compliance function. Advise leadership and business teams on regulatory risks, card network rules, and internal compliance frameworks.

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V105 - Legal Case Coordinator

Job Duck · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, United States 💵 $1150 - $1220 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide administrative and operational support to a Principal Attorney, including managing cases and client communications. Responsibilities also include filing intellectual property applications and handling billing and invoicing.

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PWA Compliance Liasion

Moss & Associates (Construction) · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Moss & Associates (Construction)

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supports the execution of IRA Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance at the project site level. Acts as the primary field liaison to ensure trade partners follow federal labor requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.

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General Counsel

Civitech · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Civitech

🌎 United States 💵 $215K - $260K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Serve as the primary legal advisor providing guidance on contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, and risk management. Oversee legal compliance for a remote workforce and manage relationships with outside counsel.

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Claims Consultant - Florida Physicians & Surgeons

MedPro Group · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

MedPro Group

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage claims and suits brought against policyholders by interpreting coverage and overseeing litigation with outside counsel. Resolve cases through settlement, dismissal, or trial while managing costs and providing service to insureds.

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Social Security Disability Hearing Attorney - Remote

Mindset · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Mindset

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will represent clients in SSI/SSDI appeals hearings before administrative law judges and assist with the application process. Responsibilities include gathering medical evidence, conducting legal research, and advocating for clients to secure disability benefits.

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Senior Epidemiologist, HIV Treatment, Retrospective Claims Study Expertise (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

IQVIA

🌎 United States 💵 $109K - $273K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Design and conduct epidemiological studies to generate real-world evidence, focusing on treatment patterns and clinical outcomes. Lead the development of study protocols, analysis plans, and reports to support regulatory and internal decision-making.

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Site Budget & Contract Specialist

Fortrea · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Fortrea

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The specialist is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing site agreements and confidentiality agreements for clinical trials. They ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines while collaborating with legal and project management teams.

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Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs – Global Regulatory Leader

Summit Therapeutics · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Summit Therapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $231K - $285K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead global regulatory strategies to secure IND/CTA approvals and manage the planning and execution of global marketing applications (BLA/MAA) for oncology products. Act as the primary regulatory lead for development collaborations, partnerships, and cross-functional alignment across clinical and commercial teams.

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Marketing Compliance Manager

HOLYWATER TECH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

HOLYWATER TECH

🌎 Ukraine ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

The role involves auditing marketing materials and app content to ensure compliance with platform policies and communicating with partners like Google, Meta, and TikTok. Additionally, the manager will analyze rejects, monitor policy updates, and create internal compliance guidelines and training.

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Regulatory Submissions (Study Start-up) Coordinator

Medpace, Inc. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Medpace, Inc.

🌎 Greece ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The coordinator is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing clinical trial applications and amendments to domestic regulatory agencies. They must ensure all submissions comply with regulations and advise stakeholders on changing compliance requirements.

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Specialist, Regulatory Affairs - Poland - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Worldwide Clinical Trials

🌎 Poland ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and track regulatory submissions for clinical trials in Poland, ensuring compliance with EU-CTR and local regulations. Liaise with project teams to provide strategic guidance on documentation, labeling, and patient consent forms.

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Senior Specialist, Commercial Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Danaher · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Danaher

🌎 Singapore ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead pre-market and post-market regulatory activities for IVD devices, including the preparation of technical documentation and submissions to health authorities. Oversee quality management processes, compliance operations, and act as the Quality Management Representative when required.

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Contract Specialist - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The Site Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing clinical trial agreements and budgets with study sites. They collaborate with internal teams and CROs to ensure quality, objectivity, and timely delivery of contracts while adhering to fair market value guidance.

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QCArch - HR + Compliance + SMM; PERMANENT work from home; morning shift

Scale-X Solutions · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Scale-X Solutions

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on ensuring HR compliance with the Manufacturing Award, managing administrative operations for the Directors, and overseeing social media presence. Key tasks include auditing employment agreements, managing the ERP system, and creating digital content via Canva.

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Senior Specialist, Commercial Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Danaher Corporation · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Danaher Corporation

🌎 Singapore ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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