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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ICHRA Compliance Analyst 13 APPLICANTS

Gravie · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Gravie

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $65850 - $109K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

This role involves managing and overseeing regulatory filings, handling regulatory complaints, executing the regulatory change management process, and providing general compliance support and expertise for the ICHRA line of business. The analyst will also perform risk-based oversight audits focusing on high-risk operational areas.

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ClientTeam Counsel

Ogletree Deakins · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Ogletree Deakins

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single- and multi-plaintiff matters, by developing defense strategy, managing discovery, and drafting motions. Responsibilities may also include taking depositions, arguing motions, and supporting trial activities depending on case needs.

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Corporate Claim Litigation Attorney Lead Consultant (Remote)

Allstate · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 United States 💵 $90700 - $153K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves overseeing first and third-party claims of heightened exposure, complex extra-contractual matters, and bad faith litigation, while providing guidance and recommendations to the Claims Organization on resolution strategies and risk mitigation.

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Litigation Career Associate

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves supporting civil litigation matters as a Career Associate, offering an alternative track to partnership while engaging in substantive legal work. Responsibilities include general case team support, managing discovery, and preparing for depositions and trials.

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Paralegal (Exol) 12 APPLICANTS

Symbotic · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Symbotic

🌎 United States 💵 $96000 - $132K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The Paralegal will support the legal team by managing contract lifecycle, including drafting and administrative management of agreements like MSAs and SOWs. Responsibilities also include assisting with corporate governance, transaction coordination, legal operations like billing review, and maintaining subsidiary records.

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Legal Counsel (Netherlands)

OpenFX · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

OpenFX

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

The Legal Counsel will advise product and engineering teams on regulatory aspects of product design, focusing on payments and banking products, while also developing and executing licensing and market entry strategies across the EU and UK.

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Remote, Contract-based Dallas-Fort Worth-based Commercial/Business Litigation Paralegal Opportunity - 5+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

This role involves providing remote, on-demand support for commercial/business litigation legal projects for client law firms within The Freelance Firm's national network. The paralegal will be expected to handle tasks requiring strong organizational skills and adherence to deadlines.

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Hindi Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $50 - $70 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, specifically requiring fluency in Hindi. The role involves applying familiarity with standard document review workflows like privilege/responsiveness review and redactions.

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Hebrew Document Review Attorney

Contact Government Services, LLC · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Contact Government Services, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 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 document review workflows such as privilege/responsiveness review, redactions, and conceptual searching.

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Legal & HR Executive Recruiter 14 APPLICANTS

livingHR · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

livingHR

🌎 Georgia, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Executive Recruiter

This full-desk role involves leading full-cycle retained and engaged executive searches for legal and HR leadership, including lateral partners, General Counsel, and CHROs, while also conducting market mapping and delivering consultative guidance. The recruiter will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, managing external accounts and providing executive-level communication and search updates.

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Commercial General Liability Adjuster (Mid-Sr. Level)

Gallagher · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The adjuster will apply claims management experience to analyze exposure, plan actions, and resolve Commercial General Liability (CGL) claims while interacting extensively with involved parties for effective resolution. Responsibilities also include handling claims according to policies, documenting activity efficiently, and providing empathetic customer service to claimants on behalf of clients.

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Attorney Family Law Remote/In Person Texas wide 13 APPLICANTS

Law Office of Bryan Fagan · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will proactively manage family law cases from inception to completion, ensuring superior customer service through monthly status reports and weekly case reviews. Responsibilities also include making practice improvement recommendations and tracking performance metrics via quality software.

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Attorney Family Law Remote/In Person Texas wide 13 APPLICANTS

Law Office of Bryan Fagan · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will proactively manage family law cases from inception to completion, ensuring superior client service through monthly status reports and weekly case reviews. Responsibilities also include making practice improvement recommendations and tracking performance metrics via quality software.

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Attorney Family Law Remote/In Person Texas wide 14 APPLICANTS

Law Office of Bryan Fagan · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will be responsible for proactively managing family law cases from inception to completion, ensuring superior customer service through monthly status reports and weekly case reviews. Key duties also involve making practice improvement recommendations and tracking performance metrics via quality software.

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Attorney Family Law Remote/In Person Texas wide 12 APPLICANTS

Law Office of Bryan Fagan · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will proactively manage family law cases from inception to completion, ensuring superior customer service through monthly status reports and weekly case reviews. Responsibilities also include making recommendations for practice improvements and tracking accomplishments via practice quality software.

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CA Family Law Attorney (Contract)

Expa · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Expa

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

Attorneys will serve as counsel for customers by reviewing prenuptial agreements generated on the company's digital platform. Key tasks include flagging important clauses, providing comments to clients, and reviewing/responding to comments from opposing counsel.

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Legal Counsel (all genders) IT-Recht

gksoftware · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

gksoftware

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The role involves advising internal departments on legal matters concerning national and international IT projects, including SaaS, licenses, and custom developments. Responsibilities also include leading contract negotiations and representing the corporate group's interests, even internationally.

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Litigation Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Aldridge Pite, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $120K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate is responsible for handling contested/litigated matters for the Firm, including a portion of New York Commercial Foreclosure litigation, utilizing legal knowledge to facilitate the litigation process for clients in New York. Duties involve attending trials and hearings, taking and defending depositions, and potentially traveling throughout New York State as needed.

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Litigation Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Aldridge Pite, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $120K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate is responsible for handling contested and litigated matters for the firm, including a portion of New York Commercial Foreclosure litigation, utilizing legal knowledge to facilitate the process for clients. Duties involve attending trials and hearings, taking and defending depositions, and potentially traveling throughout New York State as needed.

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Sr. Regulatory Affairs Spclst

RadNet · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

RadNet

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports product development and regulatory activities for new digital products, including AI technologies, by providing regulatory input to ensure compliance and manage interactions with regulatory authorities. This role involves representing Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional teams, assessing documentation for submissions, assisting in SOP development, and ensuring compliance with post-marketing requirements.

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English to Brazilian Portuguese - Legal (Judiciary) Translator and /or Editor 12 APPLICANTS

Global Language Strategies · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Global Language Strategies

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

The role involves performing freelance legal translation and/or editing services from English into Brazilian Portuguese for a United States Government client. Linguists must be available during core EST hours to handle on-demand assignments.

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Bankruptcy Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Aldridge Pite, LLP

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

The Associate Bankruptcy Attorney will manage a caseload involving bankruptcy matters, including reviewing and executing various notices and claims, conducting Chapter 13 Plan Reviews, and preparing necessary motions and pleadings for secured creditors.

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Senior Analyst, Security Compliance

Kraken · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Kraken

🌎 United States 💵 $83400 - $166K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves leading and managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations under AICPA standards, partnering with external auditors to improve IT control processes, and supporting end-to-end SOX planning and execution. Responsibilities also include acting as an advisor on SOX and audit requirements, leading control gap assessments, and overseeing the quality of audit initiatives.

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Senior Analyst, Security Compliance

Kraken · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Kraken

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves leading and managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations, partnering with external auditors, and supporting end-to-end SOX planning and execution, including scoping and training control owners. The analyst will also act as an advisor to various teams, leading control gap assessments and driving remediation efforts for IT General Controls and IT Application Controls.

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Regulatory Analyst 1

University of Miami · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

University of Miami

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Analyst 1 conducts on-site audits, reviews consolidated records, and designs/tests treatment matrices to identify potential cancers from claims data. Responsibilities also include overseeing the accurate and timely processing, tracking, and filing of federally mandated submissions.

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Director, Legal

LATICRETE International · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

LATICRETE International

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director, Legal will act as the sole in-house legal advisor, reporting to the CFO, overseeing corporate, regulatory, and operational legal affairs while managing external counsel. This role requires providing strategic legal guidance to support company growth, manage risk, and ensure global legal compliance across various international teams.

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Litigation Associate (Warranty) – Remote (California)

Career Mentors, LLC · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Career Mentors, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

This role involves exclusively working on a team that defends automobile manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in warranty-related legal actions. Key duties include trial and arbitration preparation, motion practice, depositions, and mediation.

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Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

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

Key responsibilities include communicating professionally with clients and staff, and providing support to attorneys by drafting pleadings, efiling, conducting research, reviewing documents, and preparing for hearings, depositions, and mediations. The role also involves gathering and organizing client documents, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and general office support tasks.

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Senior Family Law Paralegal

PARALEGAL TEXAS · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

PARALEGAL TEXAS

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

This role is responsible for drafting temporary and final orders, managing discovery requests and responses, and preparing necessary motions and supporting documents. Key duties also include calculating child support, creating inventory worksheets, and ensuring strict adherence to Texas-specific procedural requirements.

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Associate Attorney

Ternium Revenue Cycle Management · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Ternium Revenue Cycle Management

🌎 United States 💵 $55000 - $65000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

As an Associate Attorney, you will advocate for healthcare providers in disputes with insurance carriers and managed care organizations. Your role will involve developing legal arguments and crafting appeal letters to resolve denied insurance claims.

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