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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Legal Assistant-Personal Injury

Briefcase Legal Support, LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Briefcase Legal Support, LLC

🌎 Colombia 💼 Legal Legal Assistant

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In-House Trial Attorney, (Remote-San Antonio/Austin)

Kemper · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Kemper

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

The role involves managing and aggressively pursuing assigned insurance defense cases through strategic planning and documentation. Responsibilities include preparing legal briefs, maintaining case files, and providing regular status reports to claims handlers.

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Liability Adjuster

Erie Insurance · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Erie Insurance

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

The role involves managing complex liability and minor injury claims, including conducting investigations and evaluating coverage. Key duties include setting reserves, negotiating settlements, and identifying subrogation opportunities.

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Energy Compliance Analyst

US Venture · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

US Venture

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Energy Compliance Analyst supports the U.S. Venture Energy division by managing regulatory compliance for energy commodities and renewable business activities. Key duties include handling registrations, reporting for agencies like the EPA and CARB, and managing renewable instrument transactions.

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Regulatory Reporting Manager

KOHO · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

KOHO

🌎 Canada 💵 125K - 140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Build and operationalize the regulatory reporting and controls framework for KOHO Bank, ensuring compliance with OSFI and Bank of Canada requirements. Manage the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory returns while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen data lineage.

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Associate General Counsel - Labor Relations

C&S Wholesale Grocers · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

C&S Wholesale Grocers

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

The Associate General Counsel manages complex labor relations issues, including independently negotiating labor contracts and representing the company in arbitrations and NLRB charges. They provide expert legal guidance to HR and senior management to align labor strategies with business goals.

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Workers' Compensation Claims Adjsuter

Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Adjudicate complex workers' compensation indemnity and medical claims across multiple jurisdictions, including New Mexico, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida. Manage litigated claims, maintain accurate reserves, and negotiate cost-effective settlements while providing exceptional customer service.

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Associate General Counsel

Envision Radiology · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Envision Radiology

🌎 United States 💵 $178K - $222K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel provides expert legal guidance to business units and senior management on general business, contracts, and healthcare regulatory matters. They are responsible for negotiating contracts, leading corporate structuring initiatives, and overseeing outside counsel for litigation.

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VP, Compliance - Affordable Housing - Remote

Asset Living · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Asset Living

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of affordable housing compliance operations across the Western region. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while driving operational excellence and risk mitigation.

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Regulatory Specialist – Study Start-Up

UniTriTeam · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

UniTriTeam

🌎 Egypt ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on executing compliant study start-up activities and managing regulatory submissions to IRBs/ECs. It also involves leading the migration of regulatory data from Complion to Florence eRegulatory.

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Compliance QC Specialist

Human Interest · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Human Interest

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Ensure all startup and conversion plans are in compliance by auditing benefit analyses and plan documents. Work with prospective clients and internal sales teams to align plan design features with product capabilities.

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Commercial Counsel

Syllo · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syllo

🌎 United States 💵 $175K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the negotiation of MSAs and NDAs for enterprise customers and build scalable commercial legal playbooks. Manage contract administration and provide legal guidance to the Go-To-Market team regarding IP and data privacy.

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IT Governance Risk Compliance Analyst Lead

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $96731.58 - $133K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Lead GRC Analyst is responsible for creating audit plans, conducting risk assessments, and tracking the resolution of negative findings. They also manage the ServiceNow IRM platform and maintain security control mappings across various frameworks.

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Claims Team Lead, Auto | Bodily Injury

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Supervise multiple teams of examiners and technical staff handling liability claims for clients. Monitor workloads, provide technical direction on claims adjudication, and maintain professional client relationships.

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Director, Trust, Safety & Policy Compliance

The Trevor Project · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

The Trevor Project

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $140K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Trust & Safety operational architecture for TrevorSpace, overseeing daily platform execution, policy implementation, and 24/7 incident response. Manage a team of direct reports and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure global digital compliance and the safety of LGBTQ+ youth.

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Bilingual Staff Attorney

The Lisinski Law Firm · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

The Lisinski Law Firm

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $69750 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Staff Attorney conducts client calls to explain immigration processes and provide case updates. They are also responsible for reviewing draft immigration applications and performing legal research on immigration topics.

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Legal counsel

Utorg · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Utorg

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

The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with vendors and payment service providers. Additionally, the counsel will support KYB onboarding, develop internal compliance policies, and conduct legal research on global legislative developments.

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Government Certifications & Compliance Advisor

Strategic Growth Partners · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Strategic Growth Partners

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Advise small business clients on obtaining and maintaining federal certifications such as 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone. Support the structuring of Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Programs while managing SAM profiles and SBA compliance reporting.

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AVP & Counsel

Manulife · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Manulife

🌎 United States 💵 $152K - $283K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal analysis and counsel regarding tax compliance and structuring for life insurance, annuity, and long-term care products. Advise senior leadership on strategic legal matters and represent the company before tax authorities.

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Legal Research Associate (JD Required)

TRACE International, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

TRACE International, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $55000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Research Associate conducts comprehensive legal research to develop compliance guides and training materials while managing the online Resource Center. They also oversee the Partner Law Firm program and support event programming and board-related matters.

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Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Virtru · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Virtru

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the organization's efforts to achieve CMMC compliance while supporting existing FedRAMP, SOC2, and PCI DSS frameworks. Manage complex control frameworks for cloud infrastructure and SaaS services, including risk assessments and automated evidence collection.

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Analyst, Compliance - (Remote) Must have experience with Medicare Advantage and CMS regulatory requirements.(Remote) Must have experience with Medicare Advantage and CMS regulatory requirements.

Molina Healthcare · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Molina Healthcare

🌎 United States 💵 $52426 - $102K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provides analyst support to ensure the organization adheres to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Responsibilities include managing compliance incidents, facilitating required reporting, and interpreting federal and state rules.

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Commercial & IP Counsel

StackAdapt · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

StackAdapt

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio and lead complex IP litigation while providing legal guidance on the design and commercialization of AI-powered advertising technologies. Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with clients and ad tech partners, ensuring compliance with ecosystem standards and AI regulations.

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Attorney

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA

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

The attorney will help establish and grow the firm's presence in Arizona. They will represent homeowners, businesses, and associations in disputes against insurance companies.

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Attorney

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA

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

The attorney will help establish and grow the firm's presence in Arizona. They will represent homeowners, businesses, and associations in disputes against insurance companies.

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Attorney

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cohen Law Group-Florida PA

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

The attorney will represent homeowners, businesses, and associations in disputes against insurance companies. They will play a key role in establishing and growing the firm's presence in the Kansas City market.

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Asset Resolution Counsel

World Business Lenders, LLC · Part Time · 2 Weeks Ago

World Business Lenders, LLC

🌎 Turkey 💼 Legal

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Property Conveyancing Paralegal (Remote - PH Based)

Cosy Hauz A Ltd. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cosy Hauz A Ltd.

🌎 Philippines 💼 Legal Paralegal

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RWA & Regulatory Reporting

Capgemini · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Capgemini

🌎 India ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Support the analysis and implementation of financial risk process solutions aligned with business objectives.

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Senior Casualty Claim Analyst - Litigation

PURE Insurance · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

PURE Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $125K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a pending caseload of 125-150 litigated third-party casualty claims, including coverage analysis and reserve evaluation. Partner with defense counsel to execute litigation strategies and represent the company at mediations and trials.

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