βοΈ LexVerify & Legal.io.
These are legal talent marketplaces that connect freelance legal professionals (students, paralegals, researchers, JDs, etc.) with law firms, startups, and in-house legal teams needing remote, flexible help for specific legal tasks.
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Work remotely
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Choose projects that match your skills
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Earn hourly or per-project payments
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Great side income or full-time freelancing
πΉ Types of Legal Work Offered
Task Type | Suitable For | Description |
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π§Ύ Legal Research | Law students / paralegals | Summarizing case law, memos, jurisdiction reviews |
π Contract Review | Paralegals / JD | NDAs, employment, SaaS, lease agreements |
βοΈ Legal Drafting | JD / LL.M / experienced | Drafting motions, cease & desist, policies |
π Document Review | Law students / grads | Discovery, due diligence, compliance reviews |
π§ββοΈ Compliance Work | Paralegals / grads | Privacy policies, terms of service audits |
π Legal Admin | All levels | Billing, e-filing, docketing, intake |
β Platform 1: LexVerify
π What is LexVerify?
A legal technology platform offering:
- AI-assisted legal document analysis
- Remote legal task outsourcing (via their freelancer network)
π― Who Can Apply?
- Paralegals, law students (2L/3L), and recent grads
- Must have solid writing and legal research skills
π οΈ Work You Can Do:
- Assist in document reviews (contracts, memos)
- Analyze legal issues using LexVerify AI tools
- Draft summaries, legal emails, reports
π΅ Pay Rate:
- $20β$35/hour for basic legal research/drafting
- Higher rates for specialized work (IP, M&A, regulatory)
π How to Get Started:
- Visit https://www.lexverify.com
- Look for the βCareersβ or βJoin as Freelancerβ section
- Fill out your profile: education, skills, availability
- Upload sample work or writing (e.g., memo, case brief)
- Wait for client matches or platform invitations
β Platform 2: Legal.io
π What is Legal.io?
Legal.io is a marketplace for freelance legal professionals, working with:
- Legal tech companies
- Startups
- Fortune 500 legal departments
πΌ Who Can Use It?
- JD, paralegals, and high-performing law students
- Must pass screening and interview for quality control
π Work Offered:
- Litigation support
- Legal compliance research
- Policy writing
- Contract lifecycle management
- Privacy & Data protection law support
π΅ Pay Rate:
- $30β$80/hour depending on complexity & experience
- Long-term projects can yield $2,000β$5,000/month
π How to Start:
- Apply at https://www.legal.io
- Select βFor Legal Talentβ
- Upload your resume, LinkedIn, and writing sample
- Go through screening (may include interview)
- Start accepting gigs from vetted clients
πΉ Bonus Platforms for Legal Freelancers
Platform | Type | Notes |
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LawClerk.legal | For licensed attorneys only | Ideal after JD or bar exam |
UpCounsel | JD / Paralegal | High-paying freelance work |
FlexLegal (UK) | UK paralegals / law grads | Document review, research |
PeoplePerHour / Upwork | Open to all | Create freelance gigs |
LinkedIn Services | Build brand | Attract boutique firm gigs |
Fiverr Legal Services | Paralegal templates | Sell document packs (NDAs, templates) |
πΉ Popular Legal Gigs Law Students/Paralegals Can Offer
Service | Price Range | Tools Needed |
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Case Law Research | $25β$100/case | LexisNexis, Westlaw |
Legal Blog Ghostwriting | $50β$150/article | Word + Grammarly |
NDA Drafting (Template) | $50β$150 | Word/Google Docs |
Privacy Policy / T&C Creation | $100β$300 | GDPR/CCPA guidelines |
U.S. Immigration Filing Prep | $150β$500 | USCIS Docs |
Summarizing Depositions | $30/hour | Zoom transcripts, Otter.ai |