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Remote attorney jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law firms, corporate legal departments with distributed teams, and legal tech companies. Sectors with active remote attorney demand include technology, financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce, and employers like Jobot, PSI, and Bush & Bush Law are hiring right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Associate Attorney
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Remote
Base Salary: $130,000–$190,000 (Depending on Experience)
About the Role
We are hiring an Associate Attorney for a well-established mid-sized law firm with a sophisticated insurance coverage and litigation practice.
We are open to attorneys ranging from newly licensed associates to attorneys with approximately five years of litigation experience. Insurance coverage experience is ideal, but it is absolutely not required.
If you have a background in insurance defense or general civil litigation and know how to handle discovery, conduct legal research, and draft strong legal work product, the firm is willing to train you in insurance coverage.
This is a remote opportunity for attorneys actively licensed to practice in California.
The firm has approximately 120 attorneys, providing the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while still giving associates direct access to partners, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to develop their careers and practices.
Must-Have Experience
We're open to attorneys ranging from newly licensed associates to approximately five years of litigation experience.
You must have:
Active California Bar license
Civil litigation experience or a strong interest in developing a litigation practice
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills
A strong work ethic and desire to grow as a litigator
Preferred Background
Ideal
Insurance Coverage
Coverage Litigation
Coverage Opinions
Bad Faith Litigation
Insurance-Related Litigation
Strong Alternative Backgrounds
Insurance Defense
General Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Complex Litigation
Prior insurance coverage experience is preferred but not required. Attorneys with a strong litigation foundation can be trained in the firm's insurance coverage practice.
What You Will Do
Handle sophisticated insurance coverage and civil litigation matters
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents
Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis
Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
Assist with case strategy and matter management
Work directly with experienced partners and senior attorneys
Develop substantive insurance coverage experience
Take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows
Build the skills necessary to independently manage complex matters
Why This Role Makes Sense
Remote work model
Work directly with experienced partners and attorneys
Insurance coverage experience is preferred but not required
Opportunity to build a highly specialized insurance coverage practice
Meaningful responsibility and substantive litigation experience
Strong mentorship and professional development
Exposure to client development, networking, seminars, and business development opportunities
Mid-sized firm environment where strong associates can stand out and advance
Significant bonus potential for high performers
Long-term opportunity with room for professional and financial growth
Great Fit If You...
Are a newly licensed California attorney looking to build your litigation career
Have several years of civil litigation experience and want to develop a more specialized practice
Have insurance defense experience and are interested in transitioning into insurance coverage
Already practice insurance coverage and want a platform where you can continue developing
Enjoy legal research, writing, analysis, and litigation
Want meaningful responsibility instead of being siloed into one narrow function
Want the flexibility of remote work without sacrificing mentorship or career development
Are looking for a long-term opportunity where strong performance is recognized
Compensation
Base salary is $130,000–$190,000 , depending on experience, background, and overall qualifications.
The firm also offers a non-discretionary bonus program tied to hours worked above the annual billable requirement, providing significant additional earning potential for high-performing associates.
This bonus opportunity is in addition to the firm's annual discretionary bonus.
Compensation within the posted range will ultimately be based on your litigation experience, insurance coverage background, class year, and overall qualifications.
How to Apply
Apply here or email Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com
Subject Line:
Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation / Insurance Coverage
Please Include:
Resume
Writing Sample
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Remote
Base Salary: $130,000–$190,000 (Depending on Experience)
About the Role
We are hiring an Associate Attorney for a well-established mid-sized law firm with a sophisticated insurance coverage and litigation practice.
We are open to attorneys ranging from newly licensed associates to attorneys with approximately five years of litigation experience. Insurance coverage experience is ideal, but it is absolutely not required.
If you have a background in insurance defense or general civil litigation and know how to handle discovery, conduct legal research, and draft strong legal work product, the firm is willing to train you in insurance coverage.
This is a remote opportunity for attorneys actively licensed to practice in California.
The firm has approximately 120 attorneys, providing the resources and sophistication of a larger firm while still giving associates direct access to partners, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to develop their careers and practices.
Must-Have Experience
We're open to attorneys ranging from newly licensed associates to approximately five years of litigation experience.
You must have:
Active California Bar license
Civil litigation experience or a strong interest in developing a litigation practice
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills
A strong work ethic and desire to grow as a litigator
Preferred Background
Ideal
Insurance Coverage
Coverage Litigation
Coverage Opinions
Bad Faith Litigation
Insurance-Related Litigation
Strong Alternative Backgrounds
Insurance Defense
General Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Complex Litigation
Prior insurance coverage experience is preferred but not required. Attorneys with a strong litigation foundation can be trained in the firm's insurance coverage practice.
What You Will Do
Handle sophisticated insurance coverage and civil litigation matters
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents
Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis
Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
Assist with case strategy and matter management
Work directly with experienced partners and senior attorneys
Develop substantive insurance coverage experience
Take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows
Build the skills necessary to independently manage complex matters
Why This Role Makes Sense
Remote work model
Work directly with experienced partners and attorneys
Insurance coverage experience is preferred but not required
Opportunity to build a highly specialized insurance coverage practice
Meaningful responsibility and substantive litigation experience
Strong mentorship and professional development
Exposure to client development, networking, seminars, and business development opportunities
Mid-sized firm environment where strong associates can stand out and advance
Significant bonus potential for high performers
Long-term opportunity with room for professional and financial growth
Great Fit If You...
Are a newly licensed California attorney looking to build your litigation career
Have several years of civil litigation experience and want to develop a more specialized practice
Have insurance defense experience and are interested in transitioning into insurance coverage
Already practice insurance coverage and want a platform where you can continue developing
Enjoy legal research, writing, analysis, and litigation
Want meaningful responsibility instead of being siloed into one narrow function
Want the flexibility of remote work without sacrificing mentorship or career development
Are looking for a long-term opportunity where strong performance is recognized
Compensation
Base salary is $130,000–$190,000 , depending on experience, background, and overall qualifications.
The firm also offers a non-discretionary bonus program tied to hours worked above the annual billable requirement, providing significant additional earning potential for high-performing associates.
This bonus opportunity is in addition to the firm's annual discretionary bonus.
Compensation within the posted range will ultimately be based on your litigation experience, insurance coverage background, class year, and overall qualifications.
How to Apply
Apply here or email Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com
Subject Line:
Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation / Insurance Coverage
Please Include:
Resume
Writing Sample
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot20
- PSI17
- Bush & Bush Law16
- United Placement14U
- WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN11
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting20
- Law & Legal Services13
- Insurance5
- Technology & Software3
- Media & Entertainment1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- Two or more years of experience in a specific practice area
- Demonstrated legal research and writing ability
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Experience managing client relationships and communications independently
Tips for Your Remote Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly. Remote positions often close fast once a strong candidate pool forms.
Prove you work well asynchronously
Remote legal teams run on written communication. Build a sample work product, such as a memo, contract redline, or brief, that demonstrates clear, independent analysis. Attach it to applications where the posting allows supplemental materials.
Highlight distributed team experience upfront
Call out any prior remote, contract, or multi-jurisdictional work in your first bullet point. Remote hiring managers scan for evidence that you have managed deadlines and client relationships without daily in-person check-ins.
Prepare for video-first interview formats
Remote attorney interviews often run entirely over video, sometimes across two or three separate rounds with different stakeholders. Practice delivering case analysis and legal reasoning clearly on camera, and confirm your audio and setup before every call.
Remote Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote attorney job?
Target employers who already run distributed legal teams, such as legal tech companies, insurance carriers, and corporate in-house departments with remote-first policies. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, because nearly all collaboration happens over email, Slack, and video calls. Demonstrating self-direction through a portfolio of independent projects, published legal work, or contract engagements gives you a clear edge over candidates with no remote experience.
Which companies hire remote attorneys?
Remote attorney roles are posted by Jobot, PSI, and Bush & Bush Law and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The most consistent remote hiring comes from legal tech platforms, national insurance companies, and large corporate legal departments that operate across multiple time zones with fully distributed teams.
Can you get a remote attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level attorney roles are harder to land because you are expected to manage your own workload without in-person supervision from day one. Legal tech startups and contract staffing firms are the most likely to hire entry-level attorneys remotely. Showing independent research work, law review publications, or a completed freelance legal project demonstrates you can operate without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote attorney jobs?
Usually, yes. A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one state are standard requirements for attorney roles, remote or otherwise. Some remote contract or legal operations roles hire JD-preferred candidates based on demonstrated skills and work product, but licensed attorney positions consistently require the degree and bar credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote attorneys?
Most remote attorney openings sit in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire attorneys remotely because their legal needs are ongoing, national in scope, and handled efficiently by distributed teams working across time zones.
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