Demand on your legal team doesn't slow down, but hiring locally is expensive, time-consuming, and often inflexible. A remote paralegal gives you the qualified support you need, on your terms, without the overhead of a full-time in-house hire.
Remote paralegals work as integrated members of your team from day one. They join your communication platforms, pick up your workflows, and get to work on the tasks that keep your caseload moving. The only difference is they're not in your office.
With LawCru, you're not just hiring remote, you're hiring better. Our paralegals are pre-vetted, legally trained professionals with real experience supporting UK and US law firms. Many hold full law degrees. All of them are selected through a rigorous screening process designed specifically for the legal sector.
The result: reliable, high-quality legal support at up to 50% less than the cost of a local hire.
Finding the right paralegal shouldn't take weeks. LawCru has built a network of pre-screened remote paralegals who are available, qualified, and ready to get started.
Tell us where you need support — your practice area, the tasks you need covered, and your preferred hours.
Watch each candidate introduce themselves, assess how they communicate, and get a genuine feel for their experience.
Meet your shortlisted candidate directly, ask role-specific questions, and assess fit for your team.
Assign a real piece of work (under 2 hours) to see exactly how they perform before you make a decision.
Kick off on 4 or 8 hours per day with a flexible monthly rolling arrangement.
No lengthy recruitment processes. No wasted time. Just qualified paralegals, ready when you need them.
LawCru's remote paralegals are based across two primary regions: South Africa and Latin America (LATAM). Both are established hubs for remote legal talent, chosen for their legal education standards, language proficiency, and proven track record of supporting international law firms.
Many of our professionals are based in South Africa. It is a deliberate choice, not simply a cost decision. South African legal professionals are trained within a common law system with broad similarities to UK and US legal frameworks, making them well-equipped to support firms in both markets. Many also have prior experience working remotely with UK and US law firms.
Our founders lived in Cape Town, and our family business has had roots across Africa since 2001. South Africa is not simply a sourcing region for us; it is a place we know and trust deeply.
For US-based firms, LATAM offers a particularly strong fit. Professionals in this region are fluent in English and Spanish, operate in time zones that align closely with the US working day, and many have prior experience supporting US law firms remotely.
As nearshore talent becomes increasingly attractive to US firms, LawCru's LATAM network provides access to experienced remote professionals without the challenges of a significant time difference.
Whichever region you hire from, you're accessing attorney-level legal training at a price point that makes genuine commercial sense.
LawCru's pricing is straightforward and all-inclusive. What you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees, no placement charges, and no long-term commitments.
Select a role to see the average full-time rate across our placements
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Common Tasks & Experience
Candidates may have experience gained within their own jurisdictions and/or supporting US and UK law firms.
Featured Litigation Paralegal Candidate
South Africa · Litigation Paralegal
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Hours Per Week
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Average rates for 40 hrs/week
Paralegals
Monthly
$2,250
Hourly
$14
| Monthly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegals | $2,250 | $14 |
Table shows the average cost our clients are paying for an Litigation Paralegal
Note: Our paralegals are experienced legal support professionals with real-world experience, often gained working remotely with US and UK law firms.
Our contractors dictate their own rate. The average rate is correct for 90% of placements.
Client Reviews
"Our firm has been using Lawcru as our staffing resource for paralegals for several months and are very happy with the quality of the paralegals."
"My firm has been extremely pleased with our LawCru employees, and the LawCru team has been great to work with."
"We've had an excellent experience with LawCru. The interview process and onboarding were seamless. The employees are professional, hardworking, and learned quickly. They fit right into our team."
"Our firm has been using Lawcru as our staffing resource for paralegals for several months and are very happy with the quality of the paralegals."
"My firm has been extremely pleased with our LawCru employees, and the LawCru team has been great to work with."
"We've had an excellent experience with LawCru. The interview process and onboarding were seamless. The employees are professional, hardworking, and learned quickly. They fit right into our team."
"Our firm has been using Lawcru as our staffing resource for paralegals for several months and are very happy with the quality of the paralegals."
"My firm has been extremely pleased with our LawCru employees, and the LawCru team has been great to work with."
"We've had an excellent experience with LawCru. The interview process and onboarding were seamless. The employees are professional, hardworking, and learned quickly. They fit right into our team."
"Our firm has been using Lawcru as our staffing resource for paralegals for several months and are very happy with the quality of the paralegals."
"My firm has been extremely pleased with our LawCru employees, and the LawCru team has been great to work with."
"We've had an excellent experience with LawCru. The interview process and onboarding were seamless. The employees are professional, hardworking, and learned quickly. They fit right into our team."
Candidate Reviews
"The team at LawCru are fantastic! They not only assist you in getting placement but follow up and manage any issues you may have. Extremely Candidate centred and compassionate from the first step."
"I found an amazing placement at a U.S based law firm through them. I was guided well during the process. They responded on time, always checking in. I am very happy I found LawCru."
"LawCru's team is so supportive and compassionate towards people. They are also focused on getting you the perfect match. I will 100% recommend them."
"The team at LawCru made the recruitment journey effortless from the beginning. Great communication and even after, monthly check ins. Everyone is super helpful, friendly and committed to your success."
"I am deeply grateful to the LawCru team for the incredible impact they've had on my career. Their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to my success have elevated my professional journey."
"A fantastic company - whether you're looking for a job or remote legal support, LawCru is where to go!"
"The team at LawCru are fantastic! They not only assist you in getting placement but follow up and manage any issues you may have. Extremely Candidate centred and compassionate from the first step."
"I found an amazing placement at a U.S based law firm through them. I was guided well during the process. They responded on time, always checking in. I am very happy I found LawCru."
"LawCru's team is so supportive and compassionate towards people. They are also focused on getting you the perfect match. I will 100% recommend them."
"The team at LawCru made the recruitment journey effortless from the beginning. Great communication and even after, monthly check ins. Everyone is super helpful, friendly and committed to your success."
"I am deeply grateful to the LawCru team for the incredible impact they've had on my career. Their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to my success have elevated my professional journey."
"A fantastic company - whether you're looking for a job or remote legal support, LawCru is where to go!"
"The team at LawCru are fantastic! They not only assist you in getting placement but follow up and manage any issues you may have. Extremely Candidate centred and compassionate from the first step."
"I found an amazing placement at a U.S based law firm through them. I was guided well during the process. They responded on time, always checking in. I am very happy I found LawCru."
"LawCru's team is so supportive and compassionate towards people. They are also focused on getting you the perfect match. I will 100% recommend them."
"The team at LawCru made the recruitment journey effortless from the beginning. Great communication and even after, monthly check ins. Everyone is super helpful, friendly and committed to your success."
"I am deeply grateful to the LawCru team for the incredible impact they've had on my career. Their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to my success have elevated my professional journey."
"A fantastic company - whether you're looking for a job or remote legal support, LawCru is where to go!"
"The team at LawCru are fantastic! They not only assist you in getting placement but follow up and manage any issues you may have. Extremely Candidate centred and compassionate from the first step."
"I found an amazing placement at a U.S based law firm through them. I was guided well during the process. They responded on time, always checking in. I am very happy I found LawCru."
"LawCru's team is so supportive and compassionate towards people. They are also focused on getting you the perfect match. I will 100% recommend them."
"The team at LawCru made the recruitment journey effortless from the beginning. Great communication and even after, monthly check ins. Everyone is super helpful, friendly and committed to your success."
"I am deeply grateful to the LawCru team for the incredible impact they've had on my career. Their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to my success have elevated my professional journey."
"A fantastic company - whether you're looking for a job or remote legal support, LawCru is where to go!"
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