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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Claims Team Lead, Professional Liability

Sedgwick · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise multiple teams of professional liability examiners and technical staff to ensure effective claim resolution and quality compliance. Provide technical guidance on complex claims, monitor workloads, and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.

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Associate Attorney, New Mexico

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates

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

The Associate Attorney will manage a heavy and diversified caseload of consumer protection clients in New Mexico. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve claims.

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Assistant General Counsel, Corporate

Marqeta · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Marqeta

🌎 United States 💵 $239K - $326K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead the company's SEC reporting cycle, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, and serve as the primary author of the annual proxy statement. Provide comprehensive legal support to the Board of Directors and its committees while managing insider trading compliance and equity programs.

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Senior Legal Operations Manager

Komodo Health · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Komodo Health

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Operations Manager

The role focuses on building and managing the operational infrastructure of the in-house Legal team, specifically owning the legal technology stack and CLM administration. Key duties include configuring AI tools, automating routine legal workflows, and serving as the operational partner to the commercial legal function.

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DC Compliance Analyst

Milliman · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Milliman

🌎 United States 💵 $59200 - $109K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The analyst will manage client accounts by ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and plan documents. Key tasks include performing annual nondiscrimination tests and preparing government filings and audit packages.

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Law Clerk II - USAO

CACI International · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

CACI International

🌎 United States 💵 $61600 - $129K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal support services for criminal and civil cases to combat crime and enforce immigration laws. Responsibilities include analyzing statutes, drafting legal documents, and assisting with the litigation life cycle from discovery through appeal.

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Sr. Litigation Analyst

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide direct oversight and handling of complex Excess Casualty Claims across multiple jurisdictions. Manage case strategies, establish reserves, and coordinate with defense counsel and underlying carriers to resolve claims.

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Claims Examiner, Auto | Bodily Injury | Litigation Required

Sedgwick · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Examiner will analyze and process complex bodily injury auto and commercial transportation claims, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution. Responsibilities include managing the litigation process, coordinating vendor management, and communicating with clients and insured parties.

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Claims Team Lead - Workers Compensation

Sedgwick · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $72914 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for workers compensation claims. Monitor workloads, provide training, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

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Remote California Associate Attorney

Work Elites, L.L.C. · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Work Elites, L.L.C.

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

The Associate Attorney will conduct legal research, draft documents, and support case strategy from intake to resolution. They will also handle client consultations and provide hands-on support across various civil practice areas.

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Claims Manager, Canada

Coalition, Inc. · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Coalition, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 129K - 180K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage complex primary and excess Cyber, Tech, and Media claims for large market policyholders. Coordinate with breach counsel and forensic investigators while providing data-driven assistance to underwriting and business development teams.

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Assistant General Counsel, Corporate

MQ Referrals Only · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

MQ Referrals Only

🌎 United States 💵 $239K - $326K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel will own core SEC reporting workstreams, drive corporate governance, and support the Board and its committees. This role includes drafting the company's proxy statement and related disclosure materials.

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Commercial Counsel

Apollo.io · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Apollo.io

🌎 United States 💵 $173K - $249K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Commercial Counsel manages the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including customer MDSAs, DPAs, and vendor contracts. They partner closely with Sales and Product teams to build scalable legal playbooks and processes that enable business growth.

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Security & Compliance Analyst

CompanyCam · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

CompanyCam

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $125K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The analyst will manage the Vanta Professional instance and drive alignment across NIST CSF 2.0 and SOC 2 Type II frameworks. They will also handle risk reporting, vendor security assessments, and act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership.

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Paralegal

Crisp Recruit · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Crisp Recruit

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

The paralegal will manage litigation deadlines, draft complex legal documents, and handle court filings. They will also conduct substantive legal research and serve as a primary communication bridge between clients and attorneys.

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Healthcare Claims Team Lead - Remote

ImagenetLLC · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

ImagenetLLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the end-to-end implementation and onboarding of new healthcare clients, translating requirements into operational workflows and SOPs. Oversee team performance, quality assurance, and training to ensure a successful go-live and stabilization phase.

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V105 - Legal Intake Assistant

Job Duck · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United States 💵 $1150 - $1220 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage client intake, qualify leads, and coordinate with attorneys to secure retainer agreements. Provide administrative support by updating CRM systems and organizing discovery documents.

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V105- Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant 485 APPLICANTS

Job Duck · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Brazil, South Africa, United States 💵 $1150 - $1220 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Assistant

Support attorneys by drafting estate planning documents such as wills and trusts while managing client files. Coordinate communications and schedule appointments to ensure efficient case management and deadline adherence.

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Commercial Auto Claims Representative

Great American Insurance Group · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Great American Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $56000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage an inventory of commercial auto claims to evaluate liability, compensability, and damages. Conduct investigations and negotiate settlements while maintaining detailed claim files and ensuring timely payments.

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Claims Supervisor/Team Lead – Commercial Auto Property Damage (Remote)

Great American Insurance Group · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Great American Insurance Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise a team handling high-volume commercial auto property damage claims, focusing on coaching, performance support, and quality control. Additionally, maintain an active inventory of claims and collaborate with divisional partners to ensure operational excellence.

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Director, Inpatient Coding and Compliance

The Ohio State University · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

The Ohio State University

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director oversees inpatient coding, compliance, and clinical documentation enhancement to ensure high-quality data collection and financial viability. This includes managing staff, monitoring coding accuracy, and ensuring adherence to CMS regulations across various health system units.

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Assistant General Counsel, EvolutionIQ (CCC Intelligent Solutions)

EvolutionIQ · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

EvolutionIQ

🌎 United States 💵 $260K - $285K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements and commercial contracts for the Sales and go-to-market teams. It involves advising on privacy, security, AI, and intellectual property issues to protect the business while enabling growth.

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Healthcare Claims Supervisor - Remote

ImagenetLLC · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

ImagenetLLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee daily healthcare claims operations, ensuring all KPIs, SLAs, and client deliverables are consistently met. Lead and mentor Team Leads and Claims Examiners while serving as the primary operational contact for client accounts.

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Compliance Analyst, Privacy

HealthEdge · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

HealthEdge

🌎 United States 💵 $78000 - $82000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Acts as a subject matter expert in healthcare privacy to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and contractual obligations. Responsibilities include managing privacy incidents, conducting audits, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders and customer health plans.

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Data Licensing Counsel

Prove · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Prove

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the legal aspects of acquiring, using, and sharing data by drafting and negotiating complex licensing agreements. Support data procurement and privacy compliance while maintaining internal knowledge bases for cross-functional stakeholders.

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Consultant, Enterprise Legal Management

Harbor · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Harbor

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

Lead requirements gathering and analysis to facilitate the selection, implementation, and optimization of legal technology systems for corporate law clients. Manage the project lifecycle by drafting technical documentation, configuring technologies, and administering system testing.

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Senior Legal Specialist

Scissero · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Scissero

🌎 Australia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs and ancillary transaction documents for private equity, M&A, and financing deals using client-approved playbooks. Supervise junior team members and collaborate with product teams to refine AI-enabled legal tools.

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Medicaid Claims Operations Consultant

NTT DATA Services · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

NTT DATA Services

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $175K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate the transition of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) to new Claims Processing and Management Services (CPMS) and Enterprise Data Services (EDS) environments. Provide operational guidance on claims processing, provider enrollment, and certification efforts while acting as a liaison between the agency and vendors.

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Compliance Officer, Vanderbilt University Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer partners with leadership to prevent and detect regulatory compliance issues within clinical, financial, and administrative operations. Key duties include leading investigations, developing policies, and serving as a liaison for external regulatory auditors.

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Director, Large Fleet and Sharing Economy Claims - Remote

Crum & Forster · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Crum & Forster

🌎 United States 💵 $111K - $162K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide operational leadership and performance management for claims associated with large fleet and commercial transportation programs. Oversee Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

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