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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Regulatory Affairs CMC Associate II

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate and manage the planning, compilation, and submission of CMC dossier content for clinical and commercial applications. Ensure adherence to eCTD specifications and manage regulatory correspondence with health authorities like the FDA.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs CMC Associate

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate and manage the planning, compilation, and submission of CMC dossier content for global clinical and commercial applications. Support the implementation of regulatory strategies and manage the CMC life cycle, focusing on change management and health authority queries.

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Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the planning, compilation, and submission of INDs and BLAs while providing regulatory CMC expertise to cross-functional teams. Develop CMC regulatory strategies for product changes and maintain correspondence with global health authorities.

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Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Iovance Biotherapeutics · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Iovance Biotherapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manages the planning, compilation, and submission of INDs and BLAs while providing regulatory expertise to cross-functional teams. Develops CMC regulatory strategies for product changes and maintains correspondence with global health authorities.

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Paralegal

MCCi · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

MCCi

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The role involves reviewing contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance while streamlining the legal review process. Additionally, the paralegal will support sales operations and act as a liaison between internal departments to enhance revenue efficiency.

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Senior Consultant - Healthcare Compliance

BerryDunn · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

BerryDunn

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $125K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the development of healthcare compliance programs and conduct risk assessments across clinical and operational functions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing regulatory guidance, supporting audit defense, and monitoring compliance initiatives.

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Food and Dairy Compliance Officer

State of Utah Office of the Governor · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

State of Utah Office of the Governor

🌎 United States 💵 $25.06 - $39.76 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The officer is responsible for planning and implementing food and dairy compliance programs through facility inspections and investigations. They ensure public health by enforcing laws, condemning unfit products, and coordinating with federal and local agencies.

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Claims Fraud Investigator

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $65900 - $107K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Conduct complex insurance fraud investigations involving organized schemes and multi-claim patterns. Perform field activities, gather evidence, and deliver objective investigative reports to claims teams and management.

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Remote, Contract-based Business/Corporate Paralegal Opportunity

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

Provide remote, on-demand support for short-term and long-term legal projects for client law firms. Review, revise, and redline various business agreements and commercial contracts while flagging legal issues for internal review.

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Causality Claims Manager - Ag

Zenith Insurance Company · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Zenith Insurance Company

🌎 United States 💵 $103K - $149K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a team of P&C supervisors and field representatives focusing on large loss and complex litigated claims. Provide strategic leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee the resolution of high-exposure agricultural insurance claims.

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Corporate Counsel

Tebra · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Tebra

🌎 United States 💵 $159K - $181K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Provide legal guidance on privacy, security, and billing practices for a healthcare software company. Manage contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and the mitigation of legal risks across cross-functional projects.

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Claims Examiner, Medical Stop Loss

Crum & Forster · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Crum & Forster

🌎 United States 💵 $48300 - $90800 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves reviewing medical stop loss claim submissions for accuracy and compliance with plan documents and policies. Responsibilities include calculating reserves, processing payments, and communicating claim decisions to external partners.

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VSC Claims Supervisor

Integro Professional Services, LLC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Integro Professional Services, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves supervising and auditing automotive extended warranty claims while mentoring team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring KPIs, verifying claim validity, and maintaining high customer service standards.

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RCM Representative Senior, Third-Party Claims-HB&PB

Hennepin Healthcare · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Hennepin Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provides revenue cycle services by gathering patient information and following up on complex claim issues. Responsible for verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining pre-authorizations, and coordinating with collections to increase cash flow.

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RCM Representative Senior, Third-Party Claims-HB&PB

Hennepin Healthcare · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Hennepin Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Principal Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Syner-G · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Syner-G

🌎 India, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves guiding clients through regulatory affairs, overseeing the preparation and submission of clinical and non-clinical documents to the FDA. Additionally, it entails leading the implementation of digital validation platforms like ValGenesis or Kneat within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

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Workers Compensation Claims Trainee - California

Gallagher · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Trainees will participate in a 6-month immersive program involving structured learning, simulations, and mentorship to master workers' compensation claims handling. Responsibilities include managing an evolving portfolio of indemnity claims, analyzing medical documentation, and communicating with clients and stakeholders.

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Commercial Counsel

Lifted · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Lifted

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $163K - $215K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the review and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, specifically focusing on staffing and contingent workforce solutions. Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership and implement scalable operational improvements for contract workflows.

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Director, Claims Learning & Capability

Gallagher · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the strategy, design, and execution of learning programs across the claims organization to build technical expertise and operational excellence. Oversee high-volume onboarding and ongoing capability development for liability and workers' compensation adjusters.

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Claims Adjudicator

WellSense Health Plan · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

WellSense Health Plan

🌎 United States 💵 $18.27 - $25.72 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing and adjudication of health insurance claims according to company policies. This includes reviewing system-generated reports to resolve errors and maintaining knowledge of Medicaid regulations and provider contracts.

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Associate Corporate Counsel

GoGuardian · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

GoGuardian

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The role involves managing corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on product legal issues. Additionally, the Associate Corporate Counsel supports employment matters and develops scalable legal processes and forms.

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Legal Assistant - Complaints

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP

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

Manage administrative tasks for Georgia judicial foreclosures, including drafting complaints and updating client systems. Coordinate with attorneys and title contacts to ensure timely document retrieval and case status updates.

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Liability Adjuster

Erie Insurance · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Erie Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $56367 - $90040 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves investigating complex liability and coverage issues, setting reserves, and negotiating claim settlements. Additionally, the adjuster identifies subrogation opportunities and provides mentoring to other staff members.

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Principal Compliance Consultant - Data Integrity exp is a plus

Parexel · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Parexel

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a senior advisor to clients on FDA regulatory expectations and lead inspection readiness and mock inspection programs. Guide organizations through remediation planning and the resolution of complex compliance challenges such as Warning Letters and Consent Decrees.

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Consultant on Legal and Policy Advocacy on Gender-Based Violence in Kyrgyzstan

Equality Now · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Equality Now

🌎 Kyrgyzstan ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The consultant will provide strategic in-country advocacy and technical support to advance legal and policy reforms regarding gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan. Key tasks include engaging government authorities, drafting policy recommendations, and developing an advocacy action plan for 2026-2027.

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Senior Claims Manager, Remote - CA Workers' Compensation

Great American Insurance Group · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Great American Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $145K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the daily activities and performance of a team of senior claims professionals to ensure proactive and creative claim resolutions. Manage staff development, coaching, and vendor coordination while maintaining strong relationships with insureds to mitigate potential losses.

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Senior Counsel, Corporate Legal – Regulatory Engagement

GEICO · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

GEICO

🌎 United States 💵 $166K - $260K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal and regulatory advice on market conduct exams and regulatory investigations across various insurance lines. Oversee direct engagement with state insurance department regulators to secure favorable resolutions of pending matters.

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ISN Compliance Specialist

Iapetus Holdings LLC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Iapetus Holdings LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The specialist serves as the primary liaison between clients and contractors to ensure compliance with ISNetworld requirements. They are responsible for monitoring contractor status, resolving deficiencies, and developing tools to prevent work stoppages.

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Civil Litigation Attorney-Experienced

hrEdge · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

hrEdge

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

Manage a fast-moving caseload of real estate and business litigation from intake through resolution, including trials and settlements. Draft and argue motions, lead discovery strategies, and maintain proactive case timelines while improving internal workflows.

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Adjunct Faculty- Paralegal Studies

Daemen University · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Daemen University

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

The instructor will teach PAR 302: Law Office Computer Technology, focusing on complex computer systems and legal software. Responsibilities include developing students' practical skills in case management, e-discovery, and legal ethics.

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