Remote Assistant Manager, Legal Jobs
Remote assistant manager, legal jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law firms, corporate legal departments, and distributed legal services teams operating in sectors from financial services to technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include WOOD SMITH HENNING and BERMAN, Benesch Law, and Brock & Scott, PLLC. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ABOUT US
University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world.
This position is open to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved states from which the role may be performed remotely: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
In order to collaborate with nationally distributed colleagues. Employees must be available for collaboration during core hours from 9am to 2pm (PST).


ABOUT THE ROLE


UMass Global invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences, supporting the Legal Studies portfolio. In keeping with the University’s mission to provide an accessible, inclusive, and transformative education grounded in excellence and flexibility, faculty are hired for their recognized expertise in their field of discipline and are expected to work as self-directed professionals who advance student success and the University’s strategic goals. Faculty will serve on a 12-month contract, with rank determined by prior academic and professional experience and the needs of the University. The position operates within a culture of academic freedom, intellectual inquiry, and respect for diverse perspectives, and faculty are expected to model the University’s core values of innovation, service, integrity, collaboration, respect, and inclusion.All faculty fulfill the University’s Core Responsibilities and Expectations and adhere to the Faculty Constitution & Bylaws and Faculty Manual. Workloads also include one or more of the following areas: curriculum and teaching, which may include teaching paced and/or self-paced courses, course management, and the design, development, and continuous improvement of curriculum; mentoring, which involves guiding and supporting the growth of students, staff, and fellow faculty; and service, which may include participation in faculty governance, program maintenance and development, accreditation and assessment activities, and other work that strengthens the University and its communities.
Program-specific duties may include teaching across the core legal studies curriculum, such as legal research and writing, civil litigation, contracts, torts, legal ethics, and business law. Faculty may also teach or mentor students in the Legal Studies Capstone. Where assigned, they also support program review, the legal studies advisory board, and outreach to the legal community.
The successful candidate will collaborate effectively across programs and schools, show openness to new ideas and respect for differing views, and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics in relationships with students and colleagues.
TYPE OF SUPERVISION:
Receive general supervision from the School Associate Dean.
- General Supervision — indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of duties; some of which may be complex duties within established policy guidelines; and receives occasional supervision.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaching
- Teach an assigned load of online courses (paced and/or self-paced), as agreed in the annual faculty workload.
- Support student learning through timely, substantive engagement, clear communication, and constructive feedback.
- Evaluate student work fairly and consistently against academic standards and course learning outcomes.
- Foster free inquiry and an inclusive, respectful learning environment for adult learners.
Curriculum Management and Development
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain the quality and currency of an assigned curriculum portfolio, keeping courses aligned with program learning outcomes, workforce and industry needs, and applicable accreditation or licensure standards.
- Design, develop, and revise courses in collaboration with instructional design, program, and assessment teams.
- Serve as course manager for assigned courses, coordinating course readiness, updates, and consistency across sections.
Academic Leadership and Student Mentoring (as assigned)
- Provide program leadership where assigned, such as program management, coordination, and support for programmatic accreditation requirements.
Professional Development
Complete purposeful professional development, identified in the annual workload plan and connected to the faculty member’s role and growth needs. Focus areas may include disciplinary knowledge and professional currency; teaching practice; curriculum design, development, and assessment; leadership, communication, and collaboration; and developments in higher education relevant to our students and institutional model.Service and Other Duties
- Contribute to the institution through faculty governance, committee work, and school and University initiatives.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school, or an earned doctorate in a related discipline from an institutionally accredited institution
- Active license to practice law, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Recent legal practice experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience teaching in an online higher education institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in a remote environment. Evidence of scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, support, and train adjuncts in an online environment.
- Commitment to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse adult learner population
- Experience applying data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention.
- Ability to engage collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across disciplines.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software: Extensive experience in using webinar and virtual meeting platforms; Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Salesforce CRM; social media platforms; collaboration and project management tools.
Contact with Students: Frequent
Contact with Faculty and/or Staff: Frequent
Contact with Community and Vendors: Occasional
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
All applicants are subject to a background check and criminal history review. Incumbents are expected to travel 5-10% of the time to network with professional associations and partners and to attend conferences in support of the University’s mission and the faculty member’s professional growth.
COMPENSATION:
The hiring range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 annually. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographical location, knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members .


BENEFITS AND PERKS
At the University of Massachusetts Global, we support your total well-being with flexible and meaningful benefits:
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.
Work-Life Balance : Remote options, flexible schedules, generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.
Financial Security: Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.
Retirement: 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
Education: Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities. PSLF eligible employer.
Wellness: Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription and year-round wellness programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity – UMass Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation – UMass Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at recruiting@umassglobal.edu.
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Who's Hiring


Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant Manager, legal jobs.
- Three to five years of experience in a legal environment such as a law firm or in-house department
- Proficiency with legal matter management or case management software
- Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supervising legal support staff or coordinating team workflows
- Strong working knowledge of legal billing practices, docketing, or contract lifecycle management
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent professional credential in legal operations or compliance
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Manager, Legal Job Search
Signal async legal skills upfront
Remote legal teams move on written communication. Highlight your experience drafting memos, managing correspondence, and coordinating across time zones without in-person check-ins. Name the document platforms and matter management tools you've used so hiring managers can assess fit immediately.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Prepare for written remote interviews
Many remote legal teams use asynchronous screening, sending written questions before any video call. Practice answering concisely in writing, treating each response the way you would a professional legal memo: clear, structured, and free of ambiguity.
Show self-managed legal project examples
Remote employers want proof you've owned a legal workflow from start to finish without daily supervision. Identify two or three projects where you coordinated filings, deadlines, or vendor relationships independently and frame them as concrete outcomes, not just responsibilities.
Remote Assistant Manager, Legal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant manager, legal job?
Target remote-first legal departments, virtual law firms, and distributed legal operations teams, where assistant manager, legal roles are built for off-site work from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and the ability to manage deadlines without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience with document management systems, legal project coordination, and async collaboration tools gives you a clear edge over candidates with purely in-office backgrounds.
Which companies hire remote assistant manager, legals?
Employers currently hiring remote assistant manager, legals include WOOD SMITH HENNING and BERMAN, Benesch Law, and Brock & Scott, PLLC, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first legal services companies, corporate legal departments at distributed technology firms, and virtual compliance teams are among the most consistent hirers of this role across sectors.
Can you get a remote assistant manager, legal job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to operate independently from your first week without the informal guidance an office provides. Remote-first legal staffing companies and smaller virtual law firms are more open to junior candidates. Showing completed legal coursework, paralegal certifications, or contract administrative work demonstrates the practical readiness remote employers need to see.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant manager, legal jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated legal knowledge, relevant certifications, and a verifiable record of managing legal documents or compliance workflows alongside formal credentials. A paralegal certificate, legal operations training, or hands-on experience coordinating with attorneys can substitute for a four-year degree at many remote-first legal teams, particularly in legal operations and corporate compliance roles.
Which industries hire the most remote assistant manager, legals?
Remote assistant manager, legal roles concentrate in Insurance and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed legal and compliance teams that need on-call legal management support without requiring staff to be on-site.
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