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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Liability Field Adjusters

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Conduct field investigations and report on a diverse portfolio of liability claims, including employers', public, and motor injury claims. Manage the full claims lifecycle from initial investigation through to settlement and closure for prestigious insurers and corporate clients.

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Senior Claims Director Professional Lines Medical and Non-Medical, Hamilton Select

Hamilton · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Hamilton

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

Directly handle high-exposure professional lines claims across Allied Medical, E&O, and Management Liability on primary and excess policies. Responsible for developing claim strategies, managing litigation, and mentoring junior adjusters while collaborating with underwriting partners.

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Senior Claims Director, Casualty Claims, Hamilton Select

Hamilton · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Hamilton

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

Responsible for the direct handling of high-exposure casualty and specialty claims, including coverage analysis and settlement negotiations. The role also involves mentoring junior adjusters and implementing organizational improvement strategies for claims processes.

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Claims Director, Casualty Claims, Hamilton Select

Hamilton · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Hamilton

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

Responsible for handling high-exposure casualty and specialty claims, including coverage analysis, reserving, and settlement negotiations. The role also involves mentoring junior adjusters and implementing organizational improvement strategies for claims processes.

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Claims Director, Professional Lines Medical and Non-Medical, Hamilton Select

Hamilton · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Hamilton

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

Directly handle high-exposure professional lines claims across medical and non-medical sectors, including primary and excess placements. Responsibilities include developing claim strategies, managing litigation, performing coverage analysis, and mentoring junior adjusters.

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Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal - Travel & Tourism

DAC Beachcroft · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

DAC Beachcroft

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

Manage a caseload of litigated claims in the travel and tourism sector, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, negotiating claims, and managing the financial aspects of cases.

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Especialista em GRC (IT Compliance)

ília · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

ília

🌎 Brazil ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Structure and lead IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance for local operations in alignment with global headquarters. This includes designing control frameworks, managing audits, and translating security requirements for technical teams.

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Claims Supervisor

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $73345 - $113K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise a team of Workers' Compensation claims staff to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide technical guidance on complex claims and act as a liaison for clients and employees regarding claim resolutions.

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Legal Counsel - IT Law (all genders)

gksoftware · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

gksoftware

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

Provide legal counsel on national and international IT projects, including SaaS and licensing, while leading contract negotiations. Develop legally secure contract templates and advise executive management on strategic legal issues.

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Management Liability - Senior UW Specialist Specialty (Hybrid/Remote)

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

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

Responsible for underwriting complex middle-market Management Liability risks and managing a profitable portfolio of specialty accounts. The role involves driving new business growth and strengthening partnerships with specialty and multi-line agents.

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Contract Specialist - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Switzerland ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and budgets with study sites while ensuring compliance with company and client parameters. Coordinate with internal functional teams to align site startup activities with contractual timelines for efficient site activation.

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Senior Site Contract Specialist - Europe

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Manages the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of investigator contracts and grant budgets for study sites. Coordinates with internal functional teams to ensure site activation timelines are met while managing legal and financial risks.

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Contract Specialist - FSP - Germany (m/f/d)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The Site Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing agreements with study sites while ensuring compliance with budgetary and legal parameters. They coordinate with internal teams to align contractual activities with site activation timelines and manage operational risks.

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Contract Specialist - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Austria ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The Site Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and budgets with study sites. They ensure compliance with contractual parameters and coordinate with internal teams to align site startup activities with activation timelines.

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General Counsel

Keyloop · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Keyloop

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead the legal function as a strategic partner to the CEO and CFO, overseeing commercial contracts and legal frameworks to support business growth. Manage a global team of counsels and ensure robust legal governance within a private-equity-backed SaaS environment.

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PERM Paralegal 2

Ogletree Deakins · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ogletree Deakins

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

The paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing high-volume PERM applications under attorney supervision. Key duties include analyzing case facts, drafting correspondence, and maintaining organized client documentation.

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Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - Concord, CA

Anywhere · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Anywhere

🌎 United States 💵 $185K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a diverse litigation docket involving real estate brokerage matters from inception through trial or settlement. Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and protect company interests across multiple brands.

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Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury) (Job ID: JASRIC4)

Inside Out Hiring · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Inside Out Hiring

🌎 Costa Rica 💵 $10 - $15 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves managing high-volume personal injury litigation from case evaluation through trial preparation. Key duties include drafting complex legal documents, managing the discovery process, and developing strategic litigation plans.

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Contract Specialist - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 France, Hungary, Israel, Poland ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with study sites while ensuring compliance with budgetary and contractual parameters. Coordinate with internal functional teams to align site startup activities and achieve target cycle times for site activation.

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Fractional Chief Compliance Officer (Advisor Network) Opportunity Overview

Arootah · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Arootah

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $200 - $325 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Chief Compliance Officer

Provide strategic, project-based compliance and governance leadership for hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Responsibilities include designing compliance programs, managing regulatory reporting, and supporting audits and examinations.

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Inpatient Coding Compliance Specialist

Duke Careers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Duke Careers

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Implement and maintain compliance programs to reduce legal and financial risks through internal audits and provider education. Collaborate with physicians to improve documentation and ensure adherence to government regulations and payer policies.

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Inpatient Coding Compliance Specialist

Duke Careers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Duke Careers

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Cardinal Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cardinal Health

🌎 United States 💵 $80900 - $127K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory strategies for new and modified medical device product development and maintain global product registrations. Collaborate with international departments to ensure compliance with US, EU, and global regulatory requirements.

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Legal Counsel / Wirtschaftsjurist (m/w/d) – Schwerpunkt Vertrags-, Haftungs- & Gesellschaftsrecht

zollsoft GmbH · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

zollsoft GmbH

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

Act as the primary contact for B2B and B2C contracts, focusing on liability clauses and the development of standard templates and T&Cs. Provide legal support for company acquisitions and ensure contract alignment with the company's software business model.

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Legal Intake Specialist (Remote, Night Shift)

LegalMatch · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

LegalMatch

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Guide potential clients through the legal intake process via outbound and inbound calls. Record accurate case information in the CRM and follow up on attorney responses to drive client engagement.

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Legal Counsel (Operations)

Sumsub · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sumsub

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Drive legal technology initiatives and optimize contract management processes, specifically managing the DocuSign environment and implementing AI tools. Lead the drafting and negotiation of technology and commercial agreements governed by English law.

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AU RTO Compliance & QA Specialist (WFH) | ZR_1306_JOB

People Partners · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

People Partners

🌎 Australia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Maintain compliance with Australian RTO Standards and ASQA requirements while managing compliance registers and policies. Prepare evidence for audits and drive continuous improvement of quality assurance processes and student records.

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Director of Legal

Emergence Software · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Emergence Software

🌎 United States 💵 $275K - $375K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Build and manage the day-to-day legal function for a thematic holding company and its software portfolio. This includes handling routine commercial contracts, managing entity governance, and coordinating with outside specialist counsel.

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Class Action Associate Attorney (Remote, Hybrid or On-site)

Abramson Labor Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Abramson Labor Group

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will prepare legal pleadings, manage discovery requests, and represent clients in court hearings and mediations. They are also responsible for maintaining client contact and participating in case strategy and settlement negotiations.

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Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Educator

UOMUOMUS · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

UOMUOMUS

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Deliver interactive instruction in paralegal studies, focusing on legal research, writing, and procedural concepts. Provide mentoring and guidance to participants to support their professional growth and career readiness.

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