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 Counsel - US

Vistra · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Vistra

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

The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating U.S.-law governed commercial contracts, including services agreements and data processing arrangements. It aims to enable business execution at scale while maintaining legal protections and supporting the Legal function across the Americas.

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Medical Malpractice Attorney – Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL

Marshall Dennehey · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Marshall Dennehey

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will handle medical malpractice litigation and health care cases, eventually moving toward full case management. Responsibilities include collaborating with shareholders and associates to provide legal defense for clients.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist

Glia · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Glia

🌎 Estonia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Support and maintain the company's control environment by managing evidence collection for internal and external audits. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement security controls and manage third-party risk assessments.

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Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist

Glia · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Glia

🌎 Estonia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage end-to-end compliance programs and audits including SOC 2, PCI DSS, and GDPR. Act as the primary security contact for external auditors and enterprise customers while evolving the Third-Party Risk Management program.

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Sr. Advisor, Compliance PCG Branch Exams

Raymond James · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Raymond James

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Execute risk-based branch examinations for FINRA-registered and non-registered Private Client Group branches. Document testing results, identify adverse trends, and communicate findings to branch management and compliance leadership.

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Human Resources Benefits and Compliance Analyst

cFocus Software Incorporated · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

cFocus Software Incorporated

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

The role focuses on ensuring organizational adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies through audits and reconciliations. Key duties include managing benefit functions, overseeing Open Enrollment, and maintaining compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.

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Creditor Life and Disability Claims Supervisor

First Canadian Financial Group · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

First Canadian Financial Group

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead a team of Claims Examiners by providing technical oversight and support throughout the adjudication process for creditor life and disability claims. Responsible for training new hires, managing daily work activity, and handling communication escalations with customers and financial institutions.

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Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage personal injury litigation cases from the initial filing through to trial. Negotiate settlements, draft legal agreements, and represent clients in court, depositions, and mediations.

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VP Head of Legal Technology

State Street · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

State Street

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $207K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Define and execute the multi-year Legal Technology and Security strategy to modernize the Legal operating model. Lead the delivery and operation of the Legal portfolio, including CLM and eDiscovery, while ensuring regulatory readiness and cyber resiliency.

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Regulatory Counsel - US

Binance · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Binance

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. regulatory expectations regarding crypto, AML, and sanctions. Coordinate responses to regulatory investigations and maintain relationships with U.S. government agencies.

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Freelance Medical/Legal Post-Editors (English-Italian)

IQVIA Language Solutions · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

IQVIA Language Solutions

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Editor

Translate, post-edit, and review clinical trial legal documentation to ensure adherence to medical and ethical standards. Enhance the readability and accuracy of scientific materials while collaborating with translation teams for quality assurance.

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Legal Intern

Alira Health · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Alira Health

🌎 Italy ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The intern will review, analyze, and upload a backlog of executed commercial contracts into the One Contracts system. Key tasks include ensuring document legibility and accurately logging metadata such as effective dates and obligations.

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Head of Security & Compliance

Masabi · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Masabi

🌎 Canada ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own and lead security and compliance end-to-end, shaping the company's approach to risk and trust for a global SaaS business. Manage audits, maintain compliance standards, and lead a small team to embed security practices across Engineering and Product teams.

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Head of Security & Compliance

Masabi · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Masabi

🌎 Oman, Romania ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own and lead the end-to-end security and compliance posture for a global SaaS business. Manage audits and implement security requirements in collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Legal teams.

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Vice President, Regulatory Strategy

Lumanity · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Lumanity

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the Clinical & Regulatory practice by driving revenue growth and delivering transformational regulatory strategies for C-suite pharmaceutical executives. Act as a senior authority on complex development programs while mentoring teams and shaping the firm's competitive capabilities.

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Regulatory Manager

Loam Bio · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Loam Bio

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead US regulatory affairs and global compliance for novel fungal soil inoculants, focusing on building relationships with the USDA and state departments. Manage permits, registrations, and label development to ensure pragmatic pathways to market.

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Associate Attorney

Yepremyan Law Firm · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Yepremyan Law Firm

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $300K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage a high-volume pipeline of plaintiff Workers’ Compensation cases from assignment through resolution. Represent clients at WCAB proceedings, rating hearings, and settlement conferences while negotiating with defense counsel.

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CERCLA Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $95 - $120 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage and litigate complex CERCLA and environmental cases from inception to conclusion in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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CERCLA Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $95 - $120 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

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Liability Field Adjuster

Raphael and Associates · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Raphael and Associates

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage liability loss claims from intake to resolution, ensuring compliance with policy provisions and state regulations. Conduct on-site field investigations to evaluate property damage, gather evidence, and determine liability exposure.

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Litigation Solicitor / NQ Solicitor - Vehicle Hire and Damage

DAC Beachcroft · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

DAC Beachcroft

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a caseload of mixed-value litigated hire and damage claims while ensuring files progress proactively. Act as a primary point of contact for clients and support business development activities such as training and marketing events.

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Solicitor /CILEX Lawyer/ Experienced Paralegal - CIR

DAC Beachcroft · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

DAC Beachcroft

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

Manage a mixed caseload of pre-litigated and litigated corporate motor fleet claims while providing technical supervision to junior fee earners. Act as a trusted adviser to blue-chip corporate clients and contribute to business development and process improvement within the CIR team.

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Environmental Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage and litigate complex environmental and civil cases in state and federal courts from inception to conclusion. This includes drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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Environmental Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage and litigate complex environmental and civil cases from inception to conclusion in state and federal courts. This includes drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and leading hearings and trials.

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Docente / Ponente en Medicina Forense, Medicina Legal o Patología Forense | Modalidad Remota

Punto Empresarios Club · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Punto Empresarios Club

🌎 Mexico ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop academic content, syllabi, and didactic materials for forensic science training. Deliver live sessions, webinars, and workshops while providing expert mentorship on medico-legal reports and case analysis.

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Litigation Associate Attorney - Chicago or Indiana

Clausen Miller P.C. · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Clausen Miller P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $108K - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The associate will handle insurance defense matters from initial investigation through trial under partner supervision. Key duties include drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and appearing in court for hearings.

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Federal Court Social Security Disability Attorney

Olinsky Law Group · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Olinsky Law Group

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will review ALJ decisions and medical evidence to identify appealable issues. They are responsible for drafting persuasive Federal Court briefs and managing a high-volume caseload.

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Content and Product

CFM Partners GRC, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CFM Partners GRC, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Research and translate complex financial regulations into actionable compliance content and training materials. Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to maintain an accurate content library and monitoring tool.

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Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Lime · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Lime

🌎 United States 💵 $96000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Lead the development and execution of a global trade compliance program to ensure the legal movement of vehicles and batteries across international borders. Partner with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory risks, classify products, and provide financial analytics on duties and tariffs.

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Liability Claims Supervisor

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

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

Supervise a team of claims staff to ensure quality, productivity, and adherence to company policies. Provide technical guidance on complex compensability and litigation issues while acting as a liaison for clients.

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