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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Insurance Defense Paralegal - California

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $27.73 - $47.07 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Assists attorneys with civil litigation tasks including answering interrogatories and preparing legal documents like motions and briefs. Responsible for summarizing medical records, interviewing witnesses, and preparing evidence for trial.

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Corporate Counsel (Contracts Negotiation and Administration)

CEG Solutions · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

CEG Solutions

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

The role involves leading the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, negotiation, and execution of prime contracts and subcontracts. Additionally, the position provides general legal advisory support on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across the company.

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CPT-11320 Legal Administrative Virtual Assistant

20four7VA · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

20four7VA

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Virtual Assistant

Provide administrative and legal support for a law firm specializing in real estate closings and litigation. Tasks include document formatting, managing digital files, handling client communications, and updating legal software.

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Claims Examiner

Imagine360 · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Imagine360

🌎 United States 💵 $20 - $23.5 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Examiner is responsible for processing medical, dental, and vision claims by applying plan provisions for self-funded groups. They also handle customer inquiries, manage appeals, and collaborate cross-departmentally to improve quality and streamline procedures.

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Liability Claims Manager

Coterie · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Coterie

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Liability Claims Manager oversees the end-to-end process of investigating liability claims, determining liability, and negotiating settlements. They collaborate with legal counsel and insurance adjusters to minimize financial exposure and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Legal Externships

Americans United for Life · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Americans United for Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Externs provide legal research and drafting support for amicus briefs, model legislation, and public policy materials. They also collaborate with attorneys to research and edit scholarly articles for various publications.

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V102C - Legal Receptionist

Job Duck · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Argentina, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United States 💵 $1015 - $1100 per month ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the first point of contact for legal clients, managing incoming calls and prequalifying leads with empathy and professionalism. Responsible for updating CRM systems and coordinating communication between clients and the appropriate team members.

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Associate Attorney

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA) · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA)

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent the company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings in state courts. Prepare and file legal documents, discovery materials, and pleadings while providing guidance to other company attorneys.

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Associate Counsel, Corporate

Rain · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Rain

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $999K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the legal execution of M&A, divestitures, and strategic investments from initial letter of intent through closing and integration. Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate structuring, international expansion, and general corporate governance for a fintech platform.

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Sr. Field Adjuster, Homeowner Claims - Hartford, CT (Local)

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

🌎 United States 💵 $38.88 - $51.88 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate, evaluate, and settle homeowner property and personal property claims of moderate to high severity. This includes performing physical and virtual inspections, determining repair scopes using Xactimate, and managing claims to conclusion.

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Property Claims Advisor

Allstate · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 Canada 💵 47800 - 73000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Property Claims Advisor is responsible for interpreting insurance policies, determining coverages, and settling homeowner claims of moderate to high complexity. The role involves managing a caseload, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with adjusters and vendors to solve customer problems.

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US Immigration Attorney - Associate/Senior Associate

Vialto Partners · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Vialto Partners

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $157K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Prepare and file employment-based visa petitions while developing tailored immigration strategies for corporate clients. Advise clients on regulatory changes and leverage technology to improve efficiency and the client experience.

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Director, Legal Affairs

Fos Feminista · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Fos Feminista

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Legal Affairs serves as the principal legal advisor, providing strategic counsel on governance, compliance, and operations across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves managing a global network of legal advisors and ensuring the organization's architecture protects its mission and manages reputational risk.

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General Counsel

American Rivers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

American Rivers

🌎 United States 💵 $142K - $214K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The General Counsel leads the legal function, managing a team to provide legal services across transactional, employment, and governance matters for a national nonprofit. They serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors while overseeing risk management and compliance.

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Senior Paralegal

Ultimus Fund Solutions · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ultimus Fund Solutions

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $90000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Leads legal administration services for mutual fund clients, including the preparation of board materials and SEC regulatory filings. Manages regulatory calendars, corporate governance documents, and provides mentorship to associate staff.

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California Regional Center Compliance & Funding Consultant

Special Strong Corporate · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Special Strong Corporate

🌎 United States 💵 $1000 - $5000 per month ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the subject matter expert on California Regional Centers to guide franchisees through vendorization, compliance, and audit readiness. Develop scalable SOPs and documentation standards while partnering with executive leadership on long-term expansion strategy.

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Senior Commercial Counsel

Rescale · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Rescale

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $254K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, DPAs, and partner agreements. Additionally, the candidate will build legal infrastructure by implementing AI-assisted review, automation workflows, and negotiation playbooks.

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Claims Manager

Fix Network · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Fix Network

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage automotive glass claims from receipt to resolution while ensuring compliance with company, insurer, and AMF requirements. Handle inbound inquiries from customers and repair facilities and resolve billing or documentation discrepancies.

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Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation

Greystar · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Greystar

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Support the General Litigation & Disputes team by managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload and overseeing outside counsel. Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, conducting internal investigations, and providing legal analysis on risk and compliance matters.

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Complex Litigation Associate

Chaffin Luhana LLP · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Chaffin Luhana LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The associate will build and prepare complex plaintiff cases from initial investigation through trial, focusing on witness interviews and evidence analysis. Key duties include drafting discovery, conducting legal research, and preparing clients and experts for depositions and trial testimony.

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US Immigration Law Clerk - Associate/Senior Associate

Vialto Partners · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Vialto Partners

🌎 Canada 💵 48000 - 89000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Prepare and submit immigration-benefits requests for companies and noncitizen employees under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include drafting complex petitions, mentoring junior staff, and managing client accounts and special projects.

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Partner or Counsel

Scale LLP · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Scale LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Attorneys will manage a diverse client base across corporate, fintech, IP, real estate, and litigation practice groups. They are responsible for developing their own client work and managing a lucrative, flexible practice within a distributed model.

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Manager, Government Compliance & Authorization

Amwell · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Amwell

🌎 United States 💵 $126K - $154K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the strategy and implementation of federal and state authorization programs, focusing on FedRAMP High, CMMC, and MARS-E. Manage continuous monitoring, coordinate with 3PAOs, and lead a team of compliance analysts to maintain security authorizations.

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Claims Manager - Trucking (APD)

Reserv · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Reserv

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a team of claims professionals across multiple lines of business, focusing on operational effectiveness and the use of technology. Oversee claim intake, investigation, and settlement while maintaining high quality standards and contractual SLAs.

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Legal Assistant, General Counsel

Earthjustice · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Earthjustice

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $84900 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel, focusing on litigation management and internal legal operations. Key duties include managing contract lifecycles, maintaining electronic record repositories, and providing executive administrative support to attorneys.

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Corporate Counsel, EMEA Employment

Blue Yonder · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Blue Yonder

🌎 France, Germany, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Serve as the primary legal advisor for employment matters across the EMEA region, providing guidance to HR and business leaders. Responsibilities include drafting employment agreements, managing labor disputes, and supporting workforce restructuring and compliance initiatives.

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Compliance Manager - Louisiana

Magellan Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Magellan Health

🌎 United States 💵 $77785 - $124K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Manages compliance and privacy operations for assigned business units, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and state/federal regulatory standards. Coordinates audits, develops formal compliance programs, and serves as a liaison for legal and regulatory issues.

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Paralegal - Omaha, NE

CACI International · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

CACI International

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

Provide comprehensive litigation support and witness management for USAO attorneys, including coordinating travel and court appearances. Handle the preparation, filing, and archiving of legal documents and assist with trial preparation and in-court room support.

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Import Trade Compliance Specialist

Digi-Key Electronics · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Digi-Key Electronics

🌎 United States 💵 $20 - $27.5 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate and execute import compliance work according to federal, state, local, and global laws. Responsibilities include pre-entry verification, FTZ activation audits, and maintaining compliance reports to mitigate risks.

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Senior Medical Writer/Principal Medical Writer - Regulatory Writing

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Medical Writer

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for authoring high-quality clinical study reports, protocols, and complex regulatory documents like IBs and INDs. They also provide mentorship to junior writers and ensure all documents comply with quality processes and regulatory requirements.

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