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Remote legal writer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law firms, legaltech companies, and distributed content teams hiring right now. Employers actively hiring remote legal writers include PaperStreet Web Design, Consultwebs, and Ogletree Deakins. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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See related jobsThe Immigration Legal Writer role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.
Our fast-paced business immigration practice group has several openings for experienced Legal Writers! The Legal Writer will be responsible for drafting correspondence and memoranda relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice, collaborating with immigration attorneys, and adhering to government deadlines.
We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- 4+ years of paralegal experience in a business immigration practice.
- Experience researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
- Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills. Successful candidates must be able to translate facts into understandable and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.
Please note that we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
Benefits:Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
The Immigration Legal Writer role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.
Our fast-paced business immigration practice group has several openings for experienced Legal Writers! The Legal Writer will be responsible for drafting correspondence and memoranda relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice, collaborating with immigration attorneys, and adhering to government deadlines.
We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- 4+ years of paralegal experience in a business immigration practice.
- Experience researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
- Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills. Successful candidates must be able to translate facts into understandable and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.
Please note that we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
Benefits:Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote legal writer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, law, or a related field
- Demonstrated legal writing experience through samples, publications, or prior roles
- Proficiency with citation formats including Bluebook and ALWD
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Ability to translate complex legal language into plain English for non-lawyer audiences
- Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to procedural and substantive accuracy
Tips for Your Remote Legal Writer Job Search
Build a portfolio built for remote review
Remote legal writing employers evaluate you entirely through what you send them. Organize published samples, writing tests, or self-initiated legal explainers into a shareable folder or simple site so a hiring manager can assess your work without a conversation.
Demonstrate async communication from the start
Remote legal writer roles depend on written handoffs with editors, attorneys, and compliance teams. Write a clear, specific cover letter that shows you can communicate legal concepts precisely in writing, because that skill is the job itself, not just a screening step.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote legal writer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Sharpen legal research tool fluency
Remote employers can't walk you through research databases in person. Show comfort with legal research tools in your resume and cover letter, naming the platforms you've used to source case law, statutes, or regulatory guidance, so employers know you can work independently.
Remote Legal Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote legal writer job?
Target companies that have already built distributed teams, including legaltech platforms, compliance software firms, and remote-first legal publishers. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and the ability to research and produce accurate legal content without in-person oversight. A portfolio of published legal writing, whether articles, briefs, or regulatory summaries, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials but no samples.
Which companies hire remote legal writers?
Employers currently hiring remote legal writers include PaperStreet Web Design, Consultwebs, and Ogletree Deakins, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote legal writer roles concentrate at legaltech companies, online legal services platforms, and distributed content and compliance teams across insurance, finance, and media.
Can you get a remote legal writer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level legal writer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Legaltech startups and legal content agencies are the most likely to hire entry-level remote writers. A portfolio of self-initiated writing, such as case summaries, regulatory explainers, or law blog posts, can substitute for formal experience and signals that you can produce independently.
Do you need a degree for remote legal writer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated writing ability and legal knowledge alongside or sometimes instead of a formal degree. A portfolio of accurate, well-researched legal content carries real weight, as does familiarity with legal research tools and experience writing for a legal or compliance audience. A J.D. or paralegal certificate strengthens a candidacy, but published work often matters more in practice.
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