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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Sr. Construction Defect Claims Manager

Frank Winston Crum Insurance · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Frank Winston Crum Insurance

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a team of adjusters handling complex construction defect claims and litigation while optimizing resources and expenses. Provide leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to ensure timely claim handling and accurate reserve management.

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Safety & Compliance Manager

Active Day · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Active Day

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

Oversee transportation safety and compliance by developing programs and monitoring adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and Medicaid regulations. Conduct driver training, investigate accidents using root-cause analysis, and manage fleet technology and insurance claims.

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Senior Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice)

Valiant Funds · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Valiant Funds

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Independently manage complex commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract and civil fraud, from inception through resolution. Lead litigation strategy, draft substantive motions in federal court, and maintain strong client relationships.

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Associate Counsel (Litigation & Corporate)

Coastaldebt · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Coastaldebt

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage commercial litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel while advising internal business teams on legal risk and compliance. Draft and review various commercial contracts and ensure marketing materials adhere to regulatory standards.

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Health Records Compliance Analyst - Remote - Nationwide

Vituity · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Vituity

🌎 United States 💵 $19.63 - $24.04 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Ensures compliance with timelines and guidelines for health record requests, subpoenas, and court orders while validating records for completeness and HIPAA compliance. Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external parties to manage the release of accurate legal record sets.

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Wage & Hour Class Action - Associate Attorney

Bibiyan Law Group, P.C. · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Bibiyan Law Group, P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage a portfolio of employment and wage and hour class action litigation from inception through resolution. This includes drafting legal documents, conducting research, and representing clients in hearings and mediations.

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Catastrophe Property Claims Examiner II (Remote)

California FAIR Plan Association · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

California FAIR Plan Association

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves investigating, evaluating, and resolving property insurance claims while ensuring compliance with Fair Claims Settlement Practices. Responsibilities include managing reserves, supervising independent adjusters, and negotiating settlements for claims typically ranging from $100,000 to $300,000.

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Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Wilson Elser - Attorneys

🌎 United States 💵 $155K - $210K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The associate will independently manage a litigation caseload for managed healthcare clients, handling cases from inception to completion. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending court hearings, and collaborating with colleagues across departments.

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Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst

Polsinelli · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Polsinelli

🌎 Finland, United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The role involves managing information and data governance programs, including completing client security questionnaires and reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines. The analyst will monitor compliance with data policies and advise stakeholders on risk-aware decisions and treatment options.

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Claims Attorney Sr (P3) - Coverage Attorney

COUNTRY Financial · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

COUNTRY Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $151K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Serves as a legal advisor focusing on coverage analysis and strategy for casualty claims. Partners with claims professionals to evaluate policy coverage and oversees outside counsel on coverage-related litigation.

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Underwriting Compliance Specialist

Ryan Specialty · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Ryan Specialty

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Underwriting Auditor plans and conducts audits of underwriting processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. They communicate findings to stakeholders and engage in continuous monitoring to enhance underwriting practices.

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Manager, Compliance

Horizon3 AI · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Horizon3 AI

🌎 United States 💵 $149K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and grow the Compliance, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk programs to ensure organizational resilience and customer trust. Manage the enterprise security risk register and oversee audits against frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

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Risk and Compliance Analyst

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The analyst is responsible for conducting conflict checks, corporate research, and client due diligence to ensure compliance with financial crime legislation and ethical duties. They also manage the onboarding of new clients and lateral hires while coordinating with ethics attorneys and finance departments.

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Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel

Americans United for Separation of Church & State- · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Americans United for Separation of Church & State-

🌎 United States 💵 $91480 - $175K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as lead counsel in church-state litigation across federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting trials, developing new cases, and collaborating on integrated advocacy campaigns.

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Case Manager, Liability, Evidence & Claims

Finch Legal · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Finch Legal

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage personal injury cases from intake to settlement by gathering liability evidence and coordinating with insurance carriers. Responsibilities include drafting FOIA requests, conducting fault analysis, and optimizing evidence collection workflows.

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(REMOTE) Area Claims Manager

Trinity Health · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Trinity Health

🌎 United States 💵 $50.8 - $83.81 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and investigate liability claims, determining value and resolution strategies while supervising outside defense counsel. Collaborate with risk management teams to identify trends and ensure compliance with legal and reporting requirements.

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Fractional Chief Compliance Officer (Advisor Network) Opportunity Overview 134 APPLICANTS

Arootah · Full Time · 3 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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Compliance Officer

MissionSquare · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

MissionSquare

🌎 United States 💵 $73810 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer ensures regulated entities adhere to securities laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, approving marketing materials, and managing regulatory filings.

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Compliance Officer

MissionSquare · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

MissionSquare

🌎 United States 💵 $73810 - $110K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer ensures regulated entities adhere to securities laws, internal policies, and regulatory agency rules. Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, approving marketing materials, and managing regulatory filings.

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Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel (Consumer Litigation & Regulatory)

Dave · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Dave

🌎 United States 💵 $274K - $325K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Lead the end-to-end litigation and regulatory enforcement defense strategy, managing consumer lawsuits, class actions, and agency inquiries. Develop risk management systems and advise executive leadership and the Board on high-stakes legal matters.

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ON-CALL Compliance Inspector

IIIIIIUS · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

IIIIIIUS

🌎 United States 💵 $89649 - $152K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Conduct inspections of family, adult, and juvenile residential centers to ensure compliance with ICE standards of care. Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide analytical support to improve JFMD operations and detention standards.

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Manager II, Regulatory Affairs

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $168K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the labeling, advertising, and promotional review processes to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Act as the primary regulatory point of contact for cross-functional teams and manage responses to Health Authority queries.

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Associate Legal Counsel

Fictiv · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Fictiv

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

The Associate Counsel provides legal support for general corporate and commercial matters, focusing on contract negotiation and management. They are responsible for mitigating legal risk while ensuring alignment with business and operational needs.

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US Regulatory Manager

Unchained · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Unchained

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Operationalize and maintain compliance with U.S. financial services laws across lending, money transmission, and virtual currency activities. Lead the full compliance lifecycle, including licensing, risk assessments, internal controls, and managing regulatory examinations.

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ON-CALL Compliance Inspector

ICF · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

ICF

🌎 United States 💵 $89649 - $152K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

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Claims Representative, Auto | Remote 24 APPLICANTS

Sedgwick · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $55000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Representative will analyze and process low to mid-level auto and transportation claims, including property damage and lower-level injury claims. They will maintain action plans to meet deadlines and ensure proper documentation and coding of claims.

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Supervisor Claims (PST Highly Preferred)

Liberty Dental Plan Careers · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Liberty Dental Plan Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

As a Claims Supervisor, you will lead day-to-day operations and team development, ensuring accuracy and productivity in claims processing. You will monitor performance metrics, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative team environment.

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Paralegal

Humana · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Humana

🌎 United States 💵 $59300 - $80900 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Supports a defensive litigation practice by assisting attorneys with subpoenas, bankruptcy, and medical malpractice matters. Manages a diverse caseload and coordinates complex projects within a collaborative team environment.

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Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Global Submission Coordinator - EU and US)

Parexel · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Parexel

🌎 Oman, Poland, Romania, Serbia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Regulatory Affairs Consultant will coordinate all activities required for regulatory submissions in the EU and US markets, ensuring timely and compliant filings. This role involves collaboration with global teams and local regulatory representatives to achieve successful regulatory outcomes.

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Claims Supervisor Auto Liability (PD)

Gallagher · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise a team of commercial auto property damage claims adjusters handling complex litigation and 1st/3rd party claims. Lead talent development, manage workloads, and maintain professional communication with clients, carriers, and brokers.

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