What is a Virtual Paralegal?

A virtual paralegal is one that is independently contracted by an attorney or law office to provide contract paralegal services and virtual legal support.

A virtual paralegal is a great alternative to full-time, in-house legal staff. S/he can provide a range of legal support services to solo and small firm attorneys. Whether you need occasional, short-term legal assistance or ongoing, long-term legal support, a virtual paralegal can help you manage your legal workload.

A virtual paralegal is also known as a freelance paralegal, contract paralegal, virtual legal assistant and freelance legal assistant.

What will a Virtual Paralegal cost me?

A virtual paralegal is probably more affordable than you realize. Generally, VP’s charge $40-$75 per hour, depending on their specialty and the complexity of the project.

When you outsource to a virtual paralegal, you will pay only for the services you receive. You will not pay for the time spent socializing around the water cooler, surfing the internet and exchanging personal emails. And, because virtual paralegals are self-employed and work from their own offices, they do not require health benefits, office space, training, equipment or software from you.

Please take a moment to review our Virtual Paralegal Cost Comparison to see how much money you will save when you partner with a virtual, freelance or contract paralegal.

You may also find Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Paralegal or Legal Virtual Assistant very helpful.