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.

Remote Legal Jobs (3,626)

Deputy Solicitor General - Remote

State of Montana · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

State of Montana

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Deputy Solicitor General develops case strategies and prepares briefs and oral arguments for the US Supreme Court, Montana Supreme Court, and other federal courts. They also supervise assistant solicitors and provide legal advice and policy recommendations to the Attorney General.

APPLY

Claims Director, Rideshare

Reserv · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Reserv

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead a high-performing claims team managing property, auto, and bodily injury claims while driving operational excellence through technology and analytics. Develop and execute a comprehensive customer experience strategy to ensure seamless and efficient claims journeys.

APPLY

Associate Attorney

CMBG3 Law, PC · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CMBG3 Law, PC

🌎 United States 💵 $98000 - $129K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Associate Attorney is responsible for drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and developing case strategies for product liability and complex litigation. They will also conduct legal research, handle depositions, argue motions, and maintain strong client relationships.

APPLY

Staff Global Regulatory GPO

Danaher Corporation · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Danaher Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $170K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Develop and execute global regulatory strategies to ensure worldwide compliance for product registrations and labeling. Manage the regulatory requirements for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials while partnering with cross-functional teams.

APPLY

Commercial Counsel

Horizon3 AI · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Horizon3 AI

🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a high volume of commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs to enable deal velocity. Partner with Sales and RevOps to balance business risk with revenue enablement while improving legal templates and processes.

APPLY

New remote legal jobs delivered to your inbox

We'll notify you when new positions matching this search are posted

Create Alert

Counsel

Humana · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Humana

🌎 United States 💵 $138K - $191K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal guidance on AI initiatives, including the development, governance, and implementation of responsible AI systems. Support AI-related litigation, regulator inquiries, and e-Discovery counseling across the EDRM.

APPLY

Retention Client Manager - Legal & Professional

Reed Technology · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Reed Technology

🌎 United States 💵 $65600 - $109K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and grow revenue by selling LexisNexis products and services to prospective and existing customers. Responsibilities include handling inbound and outbound sales contact, meeting KPI targets, and maintaining customer records in the CRM.

APPLY

Litigation and Risk Associate General Counsel

Sevita · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Sevita

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

Manage litigation and risk associated with insurance and incidents involving employees and contractors within a healthcare setting. Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership and develop systems to enhance quality of care and mitigate risk.

APPLY

Legal Counsel

Red Cell Partners · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Red Cell Partners

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide business-minded legal support across the organization, focusing on commercial contracting, financings, and regulatory research. Collaborate with business leaders to facilitate innovation in healthcare, cyber, and national security sectors.

APPLY

Sr Network Contract Specialist - West Region

Curative HR LLC · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Curative HR LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $135K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Oversees the development and management of insurance networks to improve affordability and quality outcomes. Manages complex contract negotiations with hospitals and providers while maintaining strategic partnerships in the West region.

APPLY

Senior Clinical Compliance Manager, Nursing (Remote)

Coral Connect LLC · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Coral Connect LLC

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

The Senior Clinical Compliance Manager provides expert guidance to healthcare organizations to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. This includes conducting audits, developing policies, and leading cross-functional projects to drive clinical and operational excellence.

APPLY

Legal Operations Analyst

CLEAResult · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CLEAResult

🌎 United States 💵 $22.3 - $33.3 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The analyst maintains contract databases and ensures high-volume data entry accuracy for reliable record integrity. They also manage the legal inquiry inbox and provide guidance on contract interpretation and legal principles to employees.

APPLY

Senior Director, R&D Quality and Compliance

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $259K - $317K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the global GCP quality framework and R&D QA activities to ensure compliance across clinical development portfolios. Drive inspection readiness, manage internal and external audit programs, and foster a proactive quality culture within the organization.

APPLY

Insurance Defense Attorney - Remote! - Texas

PinnacleConnect LLC · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

PinnacleConnect LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $225K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent insurance carriers and insureds in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Provide strategic counsel and advocacy across various types of insurance policies.

APPLY

Claims Concierge

Core Group Restorations · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Core Group Restorations

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Concierge is responsible for managing projects from beginning to end, handling disputes, and communicating effectively with various parties. Daily tasks include claim intake, data entry, and monitoring restoration projects.

APPLY

Senior Counsel, Commercial

Aypa Power · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Aypa Power

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Counsel will lead the negotiation, execution, and enforcement of offtake agreements for utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. They will also provide legal guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with commercial obligations and manage external counsel.

APPLY

Claims Litigation Attorney

null, Automobile Club Of Missouri · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

null, Automobile Club Of Missouri

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

Manage a caseload of complex homeowners, personal injury, and property damage lawsuits from inception through final resolution. Provide legal guidance to claims personnel and represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

APPLY

New remote legal jobs delivered to your inbox

We'll notify you when new positions matching this search are posted

Create Alert

Attorney

CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Attorney conducts legal research and analysis to draft model legislation, legal memoranda, and policy resources to advance health equity. They also provide technical assistance and deliver interactive trainings to policymakers, government agencies, and community-based organizations.

APPLY

Product & Privacy Counsel

Supabase · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Supabase

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Act as primary legal counsel for product and engineering teams to manage legal, privacy, and open source risks from concept to launch. Drive global privacy and AI governance strategies while developing scalable legal frameworks and playbooks for the company.

APPLY

Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Distro · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Distro

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent injured employees in North Carolina workers' compensation claims through all stages, including pre-litigation, discovery, and appeals. Manage case files and litigate before the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals.

APPLY

Property Risk Claims Consultant III- Virtual

Aon Corporation · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Aon Corporation

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the project management and quantification of large, complex property and construction-related insurance losses. Act as a trusted adviser to clients while collaborating with insurers, adjusters, and engineers to facilitate timely claim resolutions.

APPLY

Dir, Compliance - Investigations

Quest Diagnostics · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Quest Diagnostics

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $180K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the investigations team to manage allegations of compliance policy violations and implement necessary corrective actions. Drive process improvements and leverage technology to maintain an effective compliance program.

APPLY

Associate General Counsel

Apex Clean Energy · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Apex Clean Energy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide legal support and strategic advice for the development, financing, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Lead the negotiation of power purchase agreements, equity transactions, and manage relationships with outside counsel.

APPLY

Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

Kelley Kronenberg · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Kelley Kronenberg

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

Manage a diverse caseload of Workers' Compensation defense matters from inception through resolution. Collaborate with senior partners to execute litigation strategies and conduct detailed medical record analyses.

APPLY

Senior Specialist, National Quality Interventions/QI Compliance (Remote)

Molina Healthcare · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Molina Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and implement healthcare quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with federal and state QI standards. This includes managing provider and member interventions, writing regulatory narrative reports, and coordinating NCQA accreditation surveys.

APPLY

Bilingual Legal Analyst (Arabic / English)

Remitly · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Remitly

🌎 South Africa ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Process, review, and validate bilingual legal content including legislation and case law to ensure accuracy and alignment with editorial standards. Collaborate with internal teams to structure content within CMS tools and monitor regulatory developments for updates.

APPLY

New remote legal jobs delivered to your inbox

We'll notify you when new positions matching this search are posted

Create Alert

Bilingual Legal Analyst (Arabic / English)

Reed Technology · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Reed Technology

🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

APPLY

Senior Claims Examiner - MSI

MSI, part of The Baldwin Group · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

MSI, part of The Baldwin Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage high-severity and complex first-party property claims, including policy analysis and liability determination. Coordinate with legal counsel for litigation and provide mentorship to junior claims examiners.

APPLY

Bilingual Site Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites while ensuring compliance with budgetary and contractual parameters. Coordinate with internal functional teams to align site startup activities with the critical path for site activation.

APPLY

Legal Campaigner, Hazte Oír

Fundación CitizenGO · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Fundación CitizenGO

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Campaigner develops and executes legal strategies and litigation to support advocacy efforts for life, family, and freedom. This includes preparing legal documents, managing relationships with law firms, and collaborating with communication teams to translate legal matters into impactful messaging.

APPLY