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 (3,625)

Insurance Defense Attorney - Northern California

Farmers Insurance Careers · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Farmers Insurance Careers

🌎 United States 💵 $102K - $174K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, managing cases from intake to resolution. The attorney will litigate low complexity cases and perform necessary duties including preparation of pleadings and attending hearings.

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Product Compliance Analyst II

Protective · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Protective

🌎 United States 💵 $63500 - $83000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Product Compliance Analyst II drafts and develops insurance contracts and policy forms while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They coordinate with various departments and regulatory agencies to support form filing approvals and implementation.

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Attorney – 7+ Yrs Experience - Health Care – Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL

Marshall Dennehey · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Marshall Dennehey

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The attorney will join the Medical Malpractice team and handle health care litigation cases. The role requires a proven track record in trial work and strong client relationships.

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Contracts Lawyer

Harbor · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Harbor

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Contracts Lawyer will work closely with project team members and client personnel to facilitate the review of vendor contracts and support negotiations with vendors. They will also manage the pipeline of work, track the status of reviews, and assist with the contracts administration process.

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Paralegal

Amentum · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Amentum

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

The paralegal will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor, performing tasks related to discovery and preparation of legal documents. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, compiling relevant material, summarizing findings, and attending meetings with attorneys.

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Associate General Counsel, Fleet

Solera · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Solera

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

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal counsel across various commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters, focusing on Solera’s Fleet businesses. Responsibilities include overseeing litigation, managing commercial contracts, and leading a small team of legal professionals.

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Claims Supervisor - NY

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $73345 - $113K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Supervisor supervises a team of claims staff, ensuring quality, productivity, and customer service standards are met. They also provide guidance on complex claims issues and participate in customer claim reviews.

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Vice President, Regulatory & Quality

Adaptive Biotechnologies · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Adaptive Biotechnologies

🌎 United States 💵 $261K - $391K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The VP, Regulatory & Quality will develop and lead global regulatory strategy and quality oversight for Adaptive, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role involves managing the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance teams to align regulatory pathways with corporate objectives.

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Regulatory Compliance Analyst with Korean language skills

Compliance & Risks · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Compliance & Risks

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

The Regulatory Compliance Analyst will monitor global regulatory developments and conduct research related to compliance in various sectors. They will also assist in preparing content and responding to customer queries regarding regulatory information.

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Corporate Counsel

OddBytes · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

OddBytes

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel will advise on a wide range of legal issues, including commercial contracts and emerging technology matters. They will also work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

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Senior Associate: Commercial Litigation

Pitcoff Law Group PC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Pitcoff Law Group PC

🌎 United States 💵 $175K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as lead counsel on complex commercial litigation matters, focusing on partnership disputes and business divorces. Develop and execute case strategies from intake through resolution while providing strategic counsel to business clients.

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Claims Consultant – Hospital/Excess Professional Liability

MedPro Group · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

MedPro Group

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Consultant will confirm coverage and manage claims and suits against accounts, interpret and resolve coverage issues, and manage litigation with outside counsel. Additional responsibilities include negotiating case resolutions and providing service to insureds.

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Legal Counsel

OpenFX · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

OpenFX

🌎 Brazil, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will advise product and engineering teams on legal and regulatory aspects of product design and development, focusing on payment and banking products. They will also provide comprehensive legal support across corporate matters and serve as a strategic partner to various teams within the organization.

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Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $259K - $394K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Vice President, Regulatory Affairs will develop and lead integrated global regulatory strategies for all pipeline programs. This role involves overseeing regulatory submissions and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

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Compliance Officer II

LOGS Legal Group · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

LOGS Legal Group

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

As a Compliance Officer II, you will lead compliance projects and serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders. You will also conduct risk assessments, develop compliance documentation, and mentor junior staff.

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Contract Specialist - FSP dedicated - Germany

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

As a Site Contract Specialist, you will prepare and negotiate contracts, as well as finalize the contract process. You will draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites in accordance with local processes.

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Compliance Specialist - Europe

Sungrow Europe - Welcome traveler! · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Sungrow Europe - Welcome traveler!

🌎 Germany, Netherlands, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Specialist will implement and improve Sungrow's compliance program across European entities, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies. They will conduct compliance risk assessments, develop training programs, and support compliance with various EU regulations.

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Inspections Compliance Analyst – GxP

Clario · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Clario

🌎 China ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Analyst

This role coordinates and manages assigned Quality Management regulatory inspection and audit activities, supporting management and evaluation of potential regulatory concerns to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities. The analyst will support inspection execution across all regions, manage issues for continuous improvement, and assist with hosting regulatory inspections for clients.

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Freelance Attorney: Ask a Lawyer

Rocket Lawyer · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Rocket Lawyer

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

Legal Pros will remotely provide legal information to customers through brief, written responses via the Ask a Legal Pro service. Daily tasks also include connecting with customers via scheduled 20-minute live phone consultations.

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Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Case Manager- Portguese Speaker

EvenUp · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

EvenUp

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves driving pre-litigation personal injury cases from intake to resolution by initiating claims, managing records, obtaining reports, coordinating care, and overseeing demand preparation and lien resolution. This individual will serve as the primary liaison with adjusters and carriers, ensuring comprehensive and well-documented files for attorneys.

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Legal Solutions Specialist

Husch Blackwell · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Husch Blackwell

🌎 United States 💵 $69000 - $157K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Solutions Specialist will establish and lead the practitioner and client experience capability for the Complex Torts (CXT) industry unit, building and operationalizing the service delivery platform. This involves driving cross-functional alignment and enabling practitioners to deliver consistent, high-quality client outcomes through hands-on execution and process improvement.

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Senior Claims Examiner

Gallagher · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Claims Examiner will manage Workers' Compensation indemnity claims with precision, overseeing complex issues involving litigation management and lien resolution to ensure fair outcomes. Daily tasks include maintaining accurate claim diaries, updating reserves, ensuring timely reporting, collaborating with legal teams, and identifying subrogation opportunities.

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Claims Examiner

Gallagher · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Examiner will take ownership of indemnity claims, ensuring timely and accurate resolution by managing diaries, negotiating settlements, and overseeing legal referrals. Key duties include maintaining accurate claim records, mitigating penalties, reporting fraud cases, and ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.

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Specialist, Legal Contracts - Remote

Circular Materials · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Circular Materials

🌎 Canada 💵 75000 - 100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Contract Specialist provides comprehensive legal services and strategic guidance to business partners, focusing on managing various procurement contracts and supporting the Legal Office's strategic goals. This includes drafting and negotiating agreements, identifying legal risks, and delivering clear legal advice on complex matters.

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Daily Claims Representative (P&C Insurance)

Swyfft · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Swyfft

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The representative will investigate, analyze, and determine liability for first-party homeowner property losses while acting as the liaison between policyholders and vendors to ensure a fast and friendly claims experience. Key duties include managing a claim load, accurately documenting details via various communication channels, and applying policy details to payment decisions.

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Provider Contract Manager

WPS—A health solutions company · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

WPS—A health solutions company

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

This role oversees the full lifecycle of provider and vendor agreements, focusing on negotiating competitive contract terms, drafting agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support high-quality healthcare delivery. Key duties involve negotiating reimbursement rates, managing renewals, resolving disputes, and optimizing contract performance to meet business objectives.

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Corporate Counsel (39761)

Smart Circle International · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Smart Circle International

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Corporate Counsel

The primary responsibility involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements to support strategic business initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally. Additionally, the role requires advising on data security and privacy matters, supporting incident response, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

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Associate Attorney - Remote in Pensacola

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $100K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and filing legal pleadings and motions, as well as advocating on behalf of the client's interests in various litigation settings. Attorneys must also utilize internal software to document account status and analyze litigation inventory reports.

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Contract Manager - Remote; Northern Virginia Area

Synertex LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Synertex LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting classified Intelligence Community and DoD programs, focusing heavily on pre-award activities like competitive pricing strategy, cost/price analysis, and proposal development. Post-award duties include contract administration, modification processing, compliance assurance with FAR/DFARS, and managing subcontractor pricing.

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Associate Attorney

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $145K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The associate will manage a caseload of contested matters for residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors, appearing in court to argue motions for foreclosure, title disputes, and HOA/COA disputes. Responsibilities also include communicating with clients, analyzing loan files and title reports, and drafting necessary motions and discovery.

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