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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Associate Attorney

The Lisinski Law Firm · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

The Lisinski Law Firm

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

The Associate Attorney serves as a legal advisor and quality control leader for the Court Program, auditing filings and managing complex legal escalations. They are responsible for developing internal trainings, conducting legal research, and ensuring firmwide compliance with immigration laws.

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Product SME – Auto Claims

Assured · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Assured

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead a comprehensive evaluation of the end-to-end auto claims lifecycle to identify friction points and opportunities for automation. Partner with Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams to improve data integrity, reduce cycle times, and enhance the overall customer experience.

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Housing Compliance Analyst

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

🌎 United States 💵 $45000 - $60000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Review and approve resident certifications for various affordable housing programs while conducting due diligence on certification data. Ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and other regulatory requirements through file audits and reporting.

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Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line

Upstart · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Upstart

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $201K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead end-to-end compliance workstreams for unsecured line of credit products, focusing on disclosures, statements, and credit reporting. Partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product design and maintain audit-ready documentation.

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Research Contract Specialist

UMass Amherst · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

UMass Amherst

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The specialist reviews, drafts, and negotiates non-funded research agreements such as NDAs, MTAs, and DUAs with external partners. They ensure all contracts align with University policies, regulatory requirements, and risk-management standards while advising faculty on contractual implications.

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IP Legal Attorney

Aptar Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Aptar Group

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

The IP Legal Attorney manages and protects global intellectual property assets, supporting portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement. They act as a strategic partner to R&D and business teams to align IP support with commercial objectives.

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IP Senior Legal Attorney

Aptar Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Aptar Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage and protect global intellectual property assets by overseeing portfolio strategy, licensing, and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. Serve as a strategic partner to R&D and business teams to align IP goals with commercial objectives and innovation priorities.

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Crop Insurance Area Claims Supervisor

Sompo International · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Sompo International

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Oversee the completion of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance and other crop claims within an assigned territory. Manage area claims staff through hiring, training, performance auditing, and coordination with regional leadership.

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Nurse Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals

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

The role involves analyzing and summarizing medical records and creating detailed chronologies and billing summaries. Additionally, the position requires preparing materials for expert witness review and conducting investigative research.

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Contracts Attorney

Medical Informatics Engineering/Enterprise Health · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Medical Informatics Engineering/Enterprise Health

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and SaaS agreements to support a growing software business. The attorney will partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Executive teams to manage legal risks and facilitate timely contract execution.

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Contracts Attorney

WebChart · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

WebChart

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and SaaS agreements to support software business growth. Partner with internal teams to manage legal risk while facilitating efficient contract execution.

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Senior Counsel - Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $144K - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Provide legal advice and risk-informed guidance on complex commercial contracts and mega-projects throughout their full lifecycle. Support global business operations by drafting agreements and managing external counsel to align business objectives with legal risk management.

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Sr. Field Adjuster, Homeowner Claims - Indianapolis, IN (Local)

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

🌎 United States 💵 $38.88 - $51.88 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate, evaluate, and settle homeowner property and personal property claims of moderate to high severity. This includes performing physical inspections, preparing repair bids using Xactimate, and coordinating with contractors to conclude the repair process.

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Auto Damage Claims Manager

Central Insurance Company · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Central Insurance Company

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Auto Damage Claims Manager leads a team of adjusters to ensure fair, efficient, and compliant claim outcomes through technical coaching and workflow management. They are responsible for monitoring reserves, managing vendor resources, and maintaining strong relationships with agency partners and stakeholders.

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Claims CL Casualty Auto Injury Representative (remote)

Grange Insurance · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Grange Insurance

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Investigate, evaluate, and negotiate settlements for assigned Commercial Auto Bodily Injury claims. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers while managing a diary system and ensuring proper reserving.

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Assurance Compliance Director

Coastal Community Bank · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Coastal Community Bank

🌎 United States 💵 $146K - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the development and execution of a compliance management system (CMS) to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations. Manage a team of compliance professionals and provide subject matter expertise to Core Bank staff and Fintech Partners.

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Director of Compliance

Urrly · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Urrly

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Director of Compliance

Lead and strengthen the enterprise compliance program across corporate and clinical operations for a value-based care organization. This includes managing risk assessments, conducting internal investigations, and ensuring adherence to CMS, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid requirements.

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Property Claims Examiner

Brown & Brown Insurance · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Brown & Brown Insurance

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage and adjust first-party property claims from initial notice through final resolution. This includes evaluating coverage, managing independent adjusters, and handling cause and origin investigations.

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Trading Compliance Specialist

DraftKings Inc. · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

DraftKings Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $75600 - $94500 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Ensure trading regulatory requirements are accurate and aligned with gaming regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with internal teams and regulators to secure approvals for new wagering offerings and improve internal controls.

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Associate General Counsel

The Baldwin Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

The Baldwin Group

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

Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, focusing on restrictive covenants and E&O exposures. Provide legal guidance to management on regulatory and compliance issues while overseeing outside counsel and litigation budgets.

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Contract Specialist - FSP - Poland

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

The role involves negotiating clinical trial agreements, budgets, and payment terms directly with sites. It also requires collaborating with internal teams and CROs to improve startup metrics and ensure contract quality.

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Specialist, Producer Compliance - Remote

Circular Materials · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Circular Materials

🌎 Canada 💵 55000 - 67000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage daily compliance casework and conduct direct outreach to producers to ensure EPR reporting and payment deadlines are met. Validate billing adjustments and coordinate with external auditors to maintain program revenue and data integrity.

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Corporate Counsel

Keurig Dr Pepper · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Keurig Dr Pepper

🌎 United States 💵 $155K - $221K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

Provide legal and strategic support regarding food quality, safety, environmental, and health and safety matters for operations in the US and Canada. Represent the company before regulatory agencies and advise the sustainability team on environmental claims.

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Patent Agent or Attorney – Chemistry #21250 San Francisco

Vanguard-IP · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Vanguard-IP

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

The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications specifically related to chemistry and small molecules. The candidate will independently manage cases while collaborating with a team on complex intellectual property matters.

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Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Protection & External Affairs

Strayer Education, Inc. · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Strayer Education, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $84900 - $127K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provides legal advice and in-house counsel to Strategic Education on regulatory matters, consumer protection, and corporate policy. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing litigation, and ensuring legal compliance for accredited higher education institutions.

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Compliance Manager

CluneTech · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

CluneTech

🌎 China ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

Lead the compliance function in Hong Kong, acting as the primary liaison with regulators like the Customs & Excise Department and JFIU. Oversee the AML/CTF framework and partner with business units to enable sustainable growth across APAC.

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Claims Consultant - Veterans Disability Appeals

Allsup · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Allsup

🌎 United States 💵 $47500 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves reviewing VA claims files and medical evidence to resolve complex disability appeal issues and compose legal briefs. Additionally, the consultant mentors peers and trains support staff on VA programs and procedures.

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Paralegal Global Industry Sector Legal

Accenture · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Accenture

🌎 Oman, Romania ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Paralegal

The role involves supporting the Global Industry Legal Team through legal research on emerging technologies and managing team projects and operations. It also serves as a cross-industry liaison to ensure alignment and consistency across various industry sub-sectors.

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Litigation Attorney - Remote

Friedman Vartolo LLP · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Friedman Vartolo LLP

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

The attorney will handle a wide array of litigated matters, including drafting motions, briefs, and memorandums of law. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, appearing in court for evidentiary hearings, and executing legal strategies for contested cases.

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Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk & Compliance

CVS Health · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

CVS Health

🌎 United States 💵 $75400 - $182K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Design and lead the risk and compliance framework for health engagement, access, and equity programs. Identify and mitigate regulatory risks while providing strategic insights and executive-ready reporting to senior leadership.

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