Freelance Paralegal Services

Freelance paralegals work as independent contractors for law firms, solo attorneys, and corporate legal departments providing paralegal services without full-time employment.

You perform legal research, draft documents, manage discovery, prepare filings, and support attorneys on cases.

Hourly rates range from $40-$100 depending on experience and specialization.

Working 25-35 billable hours weekly generates $50,000-$150,000 annually with 70-85% margins.

Target clients include solo and small law firms, legal departments needing temporary help, law firms with overflow or special projects, legal document service companies, and attorneys during trials or busy periods.

Services include legal research and writing, document preparation and review, discovery management, case file organization, court filing and docketing, and deposition summaries.

Success requires paralegal certification or extensive experience, expertise in practice areas, proficiency with legal software and research tools, attention to detail and deadlines, and building attorney relationships.

Many freelance paralegals specialize in practice areas (litigation, real estate, corporate), work remotely using legal tech tools, potentially work through staffing agencies initially, offer both hourly and project rates, and build recurring relationships with attorney clients.