What is a virtual paralegal?

A virtual paralegal, also called a freelance paralegal, is a professional legal assistant who provides remote support services to attorneys.

With the help of telephones, email, snail mail, fax machines and the Internet, she can handle any task related to a legal case.

As an independent contractor, a virtual paralegal is not an employee of your law firm, but rather a business owner responsible for his or her own training, equipment, office furniture, taxes and health benefits.

Virtual Paralegal Fees

Generally, a virtual paralegal charges $40-$75 per hour, depending on his or her specialty and the complexity of your project.

When you work with a virtual paralegal, you pay only for the legal support services you receive. You do not pay for the time spent socializing around the water cooler or exchanging personal emails.

Do you have questions about working with a virtual paralegal? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.