Remote Paralegal jobs
6 open positions in the United States, newest first.
Supports lawyers by doing substantive legal work that does not require a law license: drafting documents, organizing case files, conducting research, and managing deadlines. Paralegals work under attorney supervision in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government offices. The specifics depend on the practice area, from litigation and corporate work to immigration, real estate, and intellectual property.
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Paralegal (Estate Planning Specialist I)
Mercer Advisors · Remote (US)
Legal $32 – $37 per hour Posted Oct 23, 2026 -
Paralegal, Equity Administration and Regulatory Support
Midi Health · Remote (US)
Legal Posted Oct 7, 2026 -
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About the Paralegal role
What the work looks like
- Drafts pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, or corporate filings for an attorney to review and sign.
- Maintains the case or matter file and tracks court and filing deadlines in a docketing system.
- Collects, reviews, and organizes documents for discovery using platforms such as Relativity.
- Researches statutes, case law, and public records in Westlaw or LexisNexis and summarizes the findings.
- Files documents with courts and agencies and communicates with clients, clerks, and opposing counsel's staff.
What employers ask for
- Paralegal certificate or degree, commonly required
- Westlaw or LexisNexis research
- E-filing and court procedure knowledge
- Document management and e-discovery tools
- Accurate legal drafting and proofreading
- Practice-area experience, such as litigation
Doing this job remotely
Electronic filing and cloud document systems have made remote paralegal work practical in many practice areas. The paralegal still works under an attorney's supervision and must protect confidential client material at home. Some tasks, such as handling original documents, in-person filings, or trial support, can require being near the office or court.
Where it comes from and where it leads
Paralegals often begin as legal assistants or enter from a paralegal certificate or degree program. They advance to senior paralegal or paralegal manager, specialize as contract managers or compliance analysts, and some go on to law school.