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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Trade Compliance, Specialist

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

🌎 United States 💵 $59549 - $80390 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Assist with compliance regarding US Customs & Border Protection Regulations, including managing the annual Trade Compliance Training Program. Perform monthly customs entry audits and maintain Trade Compliance Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

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Legal Intern

CIBT · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

CIBT

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $35 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The intern will build and standardize the organization's contracting infrastructure, including designing workflows for contract lifecycles and renewal processes. Key tasks include creating contract matrices, escalation procedures, and governing law standards to streamline legal operations.

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Regulatory Manager

SonicWall · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

SonicWall

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware, including RF, EMC, safety, and environmental certifications. Manage the full product lifecycle from new product introduction through sustaining engineering and regional maintenance.

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Default FHA Claims QA Analyst II

Carrington Mortgage · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Carrington Mortgage

🌎 United States 💵 $24.5 - $26 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for reviewing FHA mortgage insurance claims for accuracy and submitting them for filing according to company and federal regulations. This includes performing quality checks via scorecards, documenting systems, and validating expenses and documentation.

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Counsel, Commercial and Compliance @ Curri

The L Suite · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

The L Suite

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $175K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing commercial contracting, developing compliance programs, and designing AI-enabled legal workflows. The candidate will serve as a primary partner to the Chief Legal Officer and a trusted advisor across the business.

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Claims Investigator - Part Time

CoventBridge Group · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

CoventBridge Group

🌎 United States 💵 $26 - $30 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Conduct complex field investigations across multiple claim types to uncover facts and document findings. Deliver professional investigative summaries and client-ready reports while managing billable hours and scene investigations.

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Claims Representative - Commercial Trucking

Sedgwick · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Bermuda, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process low to mid-level auto commercial trucking and transportation claims, including property damage and lower-level injury. Manage claim files, pursue subrogation opportunities, and maintain professional relations with insureds and clients.

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Claims Representative, Auto | Commercial Trucking

Sedgwick · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Bermuda, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process low to mid-level auto commercial trucking and transportation claims. Responsibilities include assessing property damage, managing payments, and pursuing subrogation opportunities while maintaining professional client relations.

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Risk Strategist, Onboarding and Compliance

Stripe · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Stripe

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Design and implement data-driven KYC/KYB frameworks and compliance controls for Treasury, Capital, and Issuing products. Translate complex regulatory requirements and payment network rules into technical requirements for engineering teams.

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Principal Counsel, Privacy

Babylist · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Babylist

🌎 United States 💵 $229K - $275K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and evolve the privacy legal program focusing on U.S. state laws, adtech, and AI governance. Partner with Product and Engineering to embed privacy-by-design and manage data sharing agreements.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

Argenta · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Argenta

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Facilitates regulatory and drug development requirements for external clients and internal projects within the animal health sector. Provides expert regulatory advice and represents the company in industry associations to identify new consulting opportunities.

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Senior Quality Compliance Professional

Humana · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Humana

🌎 United States 💵 $78400 - $107K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on monitoring and improving EPSDT and maternal health services for Ohio Medicaid enrollees. Key duties include analyzing data to increase screening rates, coordinating member needs, and implementing educational plans for internal and external teams.

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Special Education Compliance Specialist - SY 26/27

Stride, Inc. · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Stride, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for delivering special education instruction in a virtual environment and managing the learning process based on students' Individualized Education Programs. The role involves developing compliant IEP documentation and collaborating with parents and staff to ensure all required services are provided.

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Director, Regulatory Pre-Award Strategy - UK- Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Worldwide Clinical Trials

🌎 France, Italy, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the operational strategy and growth objectives for global regulatory affairs, overseeing the delivery of regulatory activities and supporting roles. Drive business development efforts by contributing to proposals, bid defense meetings, and regulatory costing for site activation strategies.

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Software Compliance Analyst

Capita · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Capita

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

Manage complex software licensing requirements and ensure compliance to reduce financial risk across the organization and its clients. Identify cost-optimization opportunities and develop improved SAM lifecycle processes.

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Category Manager - HR and Legal Services

Agilent Technologies · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Agilent Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $107K - $201K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the global sourcing strategy and supplier management for HR and Legal services categories to drive value and mitigate risk. Partner with senior business leaders to execute multi-year roadmaps and ensure consistent service delivery across the global footprint.

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Specialist, Regulatory Solutions - Pet - REMOTE

Nationwide · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Nationwide

🌎 Poland 💵 $79500 - $148K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves resolving high-impact regulatory escalations and complaints while ensuring legal compliance for pet insurance products. The specialist will perform root cause analysis and recommend process improvements to enhance the customer and business experience.

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Paralegal - Virtual

The Lisinski Law Firm · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

The Lisinski Law Firm

🌎 Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic 💵 $8.2 - $8.83 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Develop legal strategies for immigration court cases, specifically focusing on I-589 and EOIR 42-B applications. Coordinate with attorneys to respond to judge orders and prepare clients for court appearances.

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Paralegal, Litigation

TRM Labs · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

TRM Labs

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

Manage the intake and processing of law enforcement requests and provide litigation and regulatory support across the global enterprise. Build and maintain AI-enabled legal infrastructure, including prompt libraries and playbooks, to scale the legal team's efficiency.

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Regulatory Specialist

Current Hydro · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Current Hydro

🌎 United States 💵 $64000 - $135K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the coordination and management of federal, state, and local permitting and licensing processes for hydropower projects. Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and maintain strong relationships with agencies like FERC and USACE.

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Specialist, Appeals Claims

Lincoln Financial · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Lincoln Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $74800 - $78700 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing a caseload of appeals claims by investigating complex information and making determinations on coverage and compensability. The specialist provides technical guidance to claims teams and communicates policy details and outcomes to customers.

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General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

BETTERHEALTH A PLANNED PARENTHOOD PARTNERSHIP · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

BETTERHEALTH A PLANNED PARENTHOOD PARTNERSHIP

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $201K - $212K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Chief Compliance Officer

Provides general legal services and ensures organizational compliance with local, state, and federal laws, specifically focusing on healthcare technology and patient data privacy. Serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer and manages the company-wide compliance program and legal risk assessments.

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Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney (Labor & Employment)

Husch Blackwell · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Husch Blackwell

🌎 United States 💵 $136K - $308K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The KMI Attorney drives business transformation and operational efficiency by implementing innovative legal technology solutions for the Labor & Employment practice. This includes leading technology adoption, prototyping document automation, and acting as a liaison between practice teams and firm leadership.

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Senior Counsel, Strategic Partnerships (Payments)

Column · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Column

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $300K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the end-to-end legal structuring and negotiation of strategic bank-fintech payments partnerships. Architect regulatory frameworks and advise on product innovation for credit and lending portfolios.

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Senior Counsel, Strategic Partnerships (Lending)

Column · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Column

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $300K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the end-to-end legal structuring and negotiation of strategic bank-fintech lending partnerships and credit products. Architect regulatory frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable scalable product innovation.

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Regulatory Scientist III

Cardinal Health · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Cardinal Health

🌎 United States 💵 $94900 - $135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory strategy and execution for pre-approval and post-approval changes across pharmaceutical programs in a client-facing consultant capacity. Author high-impact regulatory documentation and mentor junior staff to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.

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Senior Director Regulatory Affairs, Advertising & Promotion

Immatics · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Immatics

🌎 United States 💵 $279K - $300K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the primary U.S. regulatory expert for promotional materials and lead the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) to ensure compliance with FDA and OPDP guidelines. Manage labeling negotiations, file pre-clearance materials, and oversee the regulatory strategy for commercial launches.

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Claims Team Lead, Auto

Sedgwick · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise multiple teams of claims examiners and technical staff to ensure efficient liability claims operations. Provide technical direction on adjudication, monitor workloads, and maintain professional client relationships.

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Legal Counsel, Real Estate

Intersect · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Intersect

🌎 United States 💵 $255K - $300K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Manage and lead real estate legal support for clean energy and data center development projects, including site control and acquisitions. Negotiate strategic agreements such as leases, easements, and purchase options while collaborating with cross-functional teams and outside counsel.

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Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

XYPN · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

XYPN

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $142K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead XYPN's advocacy roadmap by monitoring state and federal regulatory developments and developing policy positions to support fiduciary financial planning. Represent the organization in meetings with the SEC, NASAA, and state regulators while drafting formal comment letters and white papers.

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