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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Law Clerk / Paralegal

Teramind · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Teramind

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

The role involves reviewing, drafting, and redlining commercial agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs to support the General Counsel. Additionally, the position manages the contract pipeline, maintains the legal repository, and coordinates with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.

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Legal Counsel - Healthcare/PBM

SS&C Technologies · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SS&C Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $175K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and SaaS licenses for healthcare and pharmacy solutions. Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders and manage contracts related to privacy, security, and intellectual property.

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Commercial and Product Counsel

Givebutter · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Givebutter

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own the end-to-end commercial contracting function, including negotiating vendor and customer agreements and building contracting infrastructure. Provide day-to-day legal guidance to product teams to ensure compliance-by-design for new features.

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Commercial Auto & GL Claims Examiner III

Tristar Insurance · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Tristar Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for reviewing policy information to determine coverage and conducting efficient investigations for Auto and General Liability claims. The role involves managing litigation, communicating settlement strategies to clients, and maintaining accurate loss reserves.

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Commercial Auto & GL Claims Examiner III

TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for reviewing policy information to determine coverage and conducting efficient investigations to resolve auto and general liability claims. This includes managing litigation, communicating settlement strategies to clients, and maintaining accurate loss reports and reserves.

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Corporate Attorney

Venbrook · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Venbrook

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Provide legal guidance across retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims operations. Manage complex litigation portfolios and oversee outside counsel to drive favorable resolutions and control legal spend.

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Compliance Operations Specialist 1

Twilio · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 Colombia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Monitor Twilio's voice, SMS, and email traffic to ensure legality and compliance with company policies and CTIA requirements. Investigate bad actor behavior and identify trends to implement preventative solutions against fraud and abuse.

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Contract Specialist

TechnologyAdvice · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

TechnologyAdvice

🌎 Philippines 💵 60000 - 120K per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal agreements such as NDAs and MSAs while maintaining contract templates and playbooks. Additionally, the specialist will manage compliance efforts, vendor onboarding, and research current laws and regulations.

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Regulatory Partnerships Manager Director

Propelus · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Propelus

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with state healthcare regulatory boards to expand Propelus solutions. Key duties include mapping technical capabilities to agency needs and managing the full lifecycle of government contract renewals and opportunities.

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Professional Services Contract Manager

MeridianLink · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

MeridianLink

🌎 United States 💵 $94667 - $161K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Coordinates end-to-end contracting for Professional Services, focusing on drafting and negotiating complex Statements of Work (SOWs) and managing scope control. Establishes scalable contracting mechanisms and partners with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and ensure timely delivery.

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Senior Counsel - Partnerships

Cotiviti · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Cotiviti

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the full lifecycle of strategic partnership and vendor contracts, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contract interpretation, and compliance requirements.

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Catastrophe Claims Advisor

Allstate · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 Canada 💵 47800 - 73000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for investigating, negotiating, and settling medium to high complexity residential property claims. The role involves interpreting policy wordings, managing claim files, and providing guidance to Claims Assistants.

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Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist - USDA

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Communications Specialist

The role involves analyzing public comments on proposed rules and drafting regulatory communications and policy summaries. It also requires developing outreach materials and supporting the rule rollout process for stakeholders.

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Associate General Counsel, Litigation

InterDigital, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

InterDigital, Inc.

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

Oversee global intellectual property litigation strategy and enforce Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) across various technology sectors. Manage external counsel and collaborate with internal departments to handle budgets and support licensing settlement negotiations.

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US Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Henry Schein · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Henry Schein

🌎 United States 💵 $61812 - $84992 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Ensure company operations comply with federal, state, and international regulations regarding controlled substances and regulated products. Oversee licensing, reporting, and audits while partnering with cross-functional teams to minimize regulatory risk.

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Intermediate or Senior, Liability & Casualty Adjuster (Hybrid or Remote - Anywhere in Canada)

SCM Insurance Services · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SCM Insurance Services

🌎 Canada 💵 67200 - 93300 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The adjuster is responsible for managing a dynamic portfolio of liability and casualty claims while maximizing business development opportunities. This includes conducting investigations, negotiating settlements, and maintaining effective communication with clients.

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Compliance Manager (Government)

Workstreet · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Workstreet

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

Lead federal and state cloud compliance engagements, guiding clients through the full FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorization lifecycles. Manage delivery teams of GRC engineers and oversee the implementation of NIST SP 800-53 controls and continuous monitoring programs.

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Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

Tractor Supply Company · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Tractor Supply Company

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves assisting prosecutors and law enforcement in the effective prosecution of impaired driving cases through training, technical assistance, and legal guidance. Responsibilities include developing DUI seminars, maintaining a resource website, and providing in-court support for defense challenges.

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Compliance Officer

Centene Corporation · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Centene Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $148K - $274K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Officer

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the health plan compliance program, ensuring adherence to CMS Medicare and state Medicaid requirements. Lead regulatory strategy, manage state interactions, and collaborate with risk management to reduce business risks.

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Director, Global Regulatory Lead

Rezolute · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Rezolute

🌎 United States 💵 $240K - $290K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Global Regulatory Lead develops and directs global regulatory strategies and programs for the development and marketing of biopharmaceutical products. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Health Authorities and leads regulatory sub-teams across multiple global projects.

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VP Corporate Counsel

VAST Data · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

VAST Data

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The VP Corporate Counsel will build the corporate legal function from the ground up, focusing on IPO readiness and corporate governance. They will lead strategic transactions, M&A, and manage the legal complexities of global expansion and subsidiary governance.

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Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs - CMC

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER) · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER)

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for authoring CMC-specific regulatory dossiers (Module 3) for the development and commercialization of radiopharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. This includes planning and preparing eCTD documents for various global submissions and providing regulatory assessments for manufacturing changes.

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Regulatory Specialist

Localpayment · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Localpayment

🌎 Colombia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage the full lifecycle of payment licenses across Latin American markets and monitor regulatory changes from central banks. Collaborate with internal teams to embed compliance into product operations and maintain relationships with regional regulators.

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Senior Corporate Paralegal - Contracts

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $70276 - $116K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Paralegal

The Senior Corporate Paralegal prepares, reviews, and negotiates a high volume of customer-facing and corporate agreements. They partner with internal stakeholders to manage the contract lifecycle and drive process efficiency through standardized templates and workflows.

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Liability Adjuster - Remote EST

Charles Taylor · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Charles Taylor

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for the investigation, administration, and settlement of automobile, property, and general liability claims. This includes evaluating liability, negotiating settlements with attorneys, and maintaining compliance with company policies and MMSEA reporting.

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Claims Executive

Davies · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Davies

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a portfolio of complex property claims ensuring efficient settlement and professional communication with policyholders and stakeholders. Implement company practices and procedures while coordinating with the senior executive team to meet service level agreements.

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Corporate Counsel – Healthcare

Harris Computer · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Harris Computer

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and technology agreements for assigned healthcare business units. The role involves advising internal clients on legal risks and managing corporate transactions from inception to closing.

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Client Contracts Attorney

King & Spalding · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

King & Spalding

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Review and negotiate client-drafted engagement terms, NDAs, and other non-standard contracts to ensure firm compliance. Coordinate contract version control and manage the documentation of approved client guidelines on the firm's intranet.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate (Regional Submission Coordinator)

Parexel · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Parexel

🌎 Croatia, Oman, Poland, Romania, Serbia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate the preparation and submission of new drug applications and lifecycle management activities across assigned regions. Collaborate with global teams and subject matter experts to ensure timely and compliant regulatory filings.

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Legal Counsel - Americas

Vistra · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Vistra

🌎 Brazil, Chile, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Mexico ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Review, draft, and negotiate U.S.-law governed commercial contracts, including services agreements and data processing arrangements. Support the Legal function across the Americas by applying standard playbooks to ensure consistency and speed in deal execution.

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