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Infographic showing various Freelance Legal Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Remote, Contract-based Personal Injury Attorney Opportunity - 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC

Columbus, OH • On-site

$80 - $85/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Personal Injury Attorney.

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week. While the majority of the work can be performed remotely, occasional in-person depositions, mediations, and client meetings may be required.

Attorney Responsibilities:
  • Handle plaintiff or defense personal injury matters from pre-litigation through litigation
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand packages, and settlement documents
  • Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
  • Review medical records, expert reports, and case documentation
  • Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
  • Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings as needed (some may be conducted remotely)
  • Manage active caseloads and ensure compliance with deadlines
  • Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress
Attorney Requirements:
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum of 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
  • Experience handling cases from pre-litigation through litigation
  • Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and case management skills
  • Comfortable attending occasional in-person depositions and mediations
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters efficiently
  • Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!