Most of you have been in job hunting mode since you entered your first year of law school. Between clerkships and internships, you may already have a job lined up (good for you!). For those of you just getting started or those considering switching gears as your tenure in law school comes to an end, it’s time to kick your job hunt into high gear.
According to the FlexJobs 2019 Super Survey, the legal industry has begun offering more work-from-home remote jobs. The legal field as a whole is still projected to grow 7% over the next decade. The benefits of your law degree are far-reaching, preparing you to explore many different fields for your career.
Below we’ve outlined 10 companies from FlexJobs who have embraced remote legal jobs.
10 Companies with Remote Legal Job Openings
1. Robert Half International
Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is the preeminent global professional staffing and consulting firm. Robert Half International is comprised of eight divisions: Robert Half Executive Search, Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Robert Half Legal, Robert Half Technology, OfficeTeam, The Creative Group, and Robert Half Management Resources
2. Kaplan
Kaplan is a for-profit educational institution that has excelled and expanded over the years, now operating in over 30 countries worldwide. Specializing in four areas, Kaplan offers K-12 programs, online higher education, professional training, and test preparation.
3. The Hartford
The Hartford, founded in 1810, is one of the nation’s largest investment and insurance companies. The company offers industry-leading group benefits, property and casualty insurance, and mutual funds.
4. UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a diversified healthcare company comprised of two businesses: United Healthcare, a provider of benefits and insurance coverage; and Optum, a leading provider of technology and information-enabled health services. The company is guided by a set of fundamental principles, including performance, integrity, relationships, compassion, and innovation.
5. CoventBridge
CoventBridge Group offers a full range of investigative services for clients around the world. The company provides surveillance, counter-fraud services, and claims investigation for major insurers and corporate clients.
6. Elevate Services
Elevate Services is a consulting firm that provides legal and business services and talent. Services provided to law firms and law departments by Elevate include document reviews, HR support, procurement support, medical claims and litigation, marketing, and accounting. The company consults on strategy, technology, systems and process improvement, and lean practices.
7. Equivity
Equivity is a virtual assistance services company that seeks to help “busy professionals lead more personally fulfilling and productive lives.” For individuals and businesses nationwide, the company offers services in various fields, such as consulting, insurance, finance, legal, real estate, and technology.
8. Lighthouse eDiscovery
Lighthouse Global provides a full spectrum of electronic discovery services for Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 100 companies across the United States. Lighthouse Global helps clients, such as GE, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Cisco, reduce the time spent on electronic discovery and effectively manage the costs associated with the process.
9. Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is a global company that specializes in providing intelligent information to businesses and professionals in the financial, legal, tax, accounting, healthcare, science, and media industries. Thomson Reuters’ mission is to provide its clients with the technology, intelligence, and expertise they require to find much-needed solutions.
10. Philips
Philips is recognized as one of the world’s largest electronics companies. Operating subsidiaries in lighting, lifestyle, and healthcare, Philips is a leading provider of acute care, home healthcare, oral healthcare, lighting applications, contemporary art, watches and jewelry, photographs, and energy-efficient lighting solutions for global markets.
