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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Recruitment Partner (Senior) - Quality and Compliance (Remote)

Haldren Group · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Haldren Group

🌎 South Africa 💵 300K - 440K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on strengthening operational rhythm and client responsiveness through candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement. Key duties include managing offer processes, providing market insights, and partnering with stakeholders to define role requirements.

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Business Immigration Attorney - Remote | Contract Position

Karra Law · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Karra Law

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

Advise entrepreneurs and investors on U.S. immigration pathways and prepare petitions for E-2, L-1, and O-1 visas. Collaborate with corporate teams to align business structuring with immigration strategies and manage consular processing.

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Business Litigation Attorney - NY | Remote | Contract Position

Karra Law · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Karra Law

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

Handle commercial disputes for diverse clients, ranging from pre-litigation resolution strategies to formal court proceedings. Provide strategic counsel on contract enforcement, breach remedies, and risk mitigation for modern businesses and startups.

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Employment Law Attorney (NY) - Remote | Contract Position

Karra Law · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Karra Law

🌎 United States 💵 $80 - $150 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Provide strategic employment law guidance to growth-stage companies, focusing on compliance, policy development, and compensation structures. Handle the legal aspects of scaling organizations, including remote work compliance and corporate transactions.

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Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney - Remote | Contract Position

Karra Law · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Karra Law

🌎 United States 💵 $80 - $150 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage trademark clearance, filing, and prosecution while developing comprehensive brand protection strategies for technology companies. Oversee copyright registrations, trade secret protocols, and international IP portfolio management.

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Head of Legal

CoinsPaid · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

CoinsPaid

🌎 Finland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and mentor two legal teams to support global operations and manage contracts, intellectual property, and litigation. Develop long-term legal strategies for compliance and expansion while providing guidance to the executive team.

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Contract Specialist II

Peers & Partners Inc · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Peers & Partners Inc

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

The Contract Specialist II will execute procurement actions to support the CDC's workplace safety and security modernization initiative. Responsibilities span the entire contract lifecycle, including pre-award research, solicitation development, offer evaluation, and post-award administration.

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Legal Counsel

Prime Therapeutics · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Prime Therapeutics

🌎 United States 💵 $124K - $211K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide tactical legal advice and support to internal clients regarding PBM contracting and regulatory compliance. Perform research, drafting, and transactional work for client-facing contracts and account management functions.

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Claims Vendor Consultant Auto

Allstate · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Allstate

🌎 Australia 💵 73500 - 116K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role focuses on optimizing relationships with external vendors to drive value and minimize risk. Key duties include managing vendor onboarding and offboarding, monitoring performance via KPIs, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.

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2026 Fall Legal Intern

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law · Part Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Interns conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide administrative support to attorneys. They also analyze legal issues and communicate with clients under professional supervision to support racial justice initiatives.

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Compliance Analyst

PatientFi · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

PatientFi

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

The role involves maintaining and enhancing the company's compliance program, including managing state licensing and corporate registrations. It also requires reviewing marketing materials and managing consumer complaint processes to ensure regulatory adherence.

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Senior Associate Attorney, Workers' Compensation (Remote - Fresno, California)

Abramson Labor Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Abramson Labor Group

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $220K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Manage a docket of workers' compensation cases through to resolution, including preparing for and attending depositions. Provide guidance to support staff and maintain responsive communication with clients and management.

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10786 - Analista de Compliance de Tecnologia - Pleno

RunTalent · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

RunTalent

🌎 Brazil ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform and validate IT General Controls (ITGC) and Quality Management System (QMS) tests to ensure operational effectiveness. Support internal and external audits by organizing evidence and collaborating with IT, security, and risk teams to remediate gaps.

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Senior Counsel, Product and Technology

Cohere · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Cohere

🌎 United States 💵 $265K - $330K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves shaping the legal framework for product development and commercialization, focusing on intellectual property strategy and risk management. Key duties include creating standardized contract templates and collaborating with technical teams to provide legal input on product design and launches.

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Claims Examiner Workers Compensation I SE jurisdictions I Remote

Sedgwick · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $60234 - $80000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process complex workers compensation claims to determine benefits and ensure timely resolution. This includes investigating claim exposure, negotiating settlements, and communicating activity to claimants and clients.

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Claims Examiner Workers Compensation I NE jurisdictions I Remote

Sedgwick · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 United States 💵 $60234 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Analyze and process complex workers compensation claims to determine benefits due and ensure timely resolution. This includes negotiating settlements and communicating claim activity to claimants, clients, and excess carriers.

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Director Environmental Compliance

GAF · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

GAF

🌎 United States 💵 $153K - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Director of Environmental Compliance establishes and oversees corporate environmental programs, permitting, and remedial efforts to ensure regulatory compliance across all locations. This role drives environmental strategy and provides technical leadership to site EHS staff and senior leadership.

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Legal Counsel

Lumine Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Lumine Group

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

The Legal Counsel provides expert support on portfolio acquisitions, including performing due diligence and drafting purchase agreements. They are responsible for assessing transaction risks and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.

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Senior Associate Lawyer, Insurance Coverage - Western Canada

Clyde & Co · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Clyde & Co

🌎 Canada 💵 170K - 185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves reviewing and analyzing insurance policies to provide coverage advice and managing coverage disputes for insurer clients. Responsibilities include acting as monitoring counsel, appointing defense lawyers, and representing clients in mediation sessions.

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Senior Litigation Attorney

Trueline · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Trueline

🌎 United States 💵 $175K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Independently manage complex commercial and construction litigation matters from inception through resolution in state and federal courts. Lead depositions, draft dispositive motions, and serve as a primary legal advisor to sophisticated institutional clients.

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Director of Regulatory & Tech Transfer

Kitsch LLC · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Kitsch LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Own the regulatory and supply infrastructure for consumables across haircare, body, and fragrance to ensure global compliance and quality. Manage end-to-end tech transfers, conduct documentation audits, and serve as the internal authority for FDA, EU/UK, and Health Canada frameworks.

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Habeas Mentoring Attorney (Part-time, 5-10 hours per week)

American Immigration Council · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

American Immigration Council

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

The attorney will research and develop habeas corpus guides and manuals across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. Additionally, they will provide mentorship, guidance, and training to pro bono attorney volunteers working on habeas cases.

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Regulatory Writer I

Ora · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Ora

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Responsible for researching, authoring, and editing regulatory submission materials for the FDA across clinical trial phases 1-4. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop domestic and international drug applications and tracking regulatory milestones.

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Remote, Contract-based Georgia Personal Injury Paralegal - 5+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

The Freelance Firm, LLC

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

The paralegal will assist with drafting legal documents, preparing demand letters, and managing the discovery process. They will collaborate with the legal team to ensure overall case efficiency.

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Risk and Compliance Team Lead

BIS Safety Software · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

BIS Safety Software

🌎 Canada 💵 100K - 120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the risk and compliance function by building frameworks and processes to protect client data and business operations. Coordinate audits, manage security incidents, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate operational and IT risks.

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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Japan

Revolution Medicines · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Revolution Medicines

🌎 Japan ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead regulatory activities and strategies for oncology programs in Japan, focusing on clinical development, registration, and lifecycle management. Act as the primary regulatory lead for PMDA interactions and represent Japan Regulatory Affairs on global project teams.

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Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Represent commercial insureds by managing moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases from investigation through trial. Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including legal analysis, discovery, hearings, and settlement strategy.

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Advertising Technology & Privacy Attorney

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $215K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Provide proactive strategic counsel to e-commerce retailers, advertising platforms, and technology companies regarding ad-tech and privacy. Handle transactional and compliance matters related to software agreements and artificial intelligence technology.

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Directeur associe & conseiller juridique, enquetes sur le commerce international - Associate Director and Counsel, Global Trade Investigations

RTX · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

RTX

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead investigations into potential violations of global trade laws and internal policies. Draft regulatory disclosures and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve compliance culture.

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Compliance Analyst - Policy, Process, and Procedure

Shield AI · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Shield AI

🌎 United States 💵 $88000 - $130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

Develop and maintain compliant policies and procedures aligned with FAR and DFARS business system requirements. Support DCAA/DCMA audits and partner cross-functionally to ensure consistent process execution and operational excellence.

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