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ABC Legal Services

Court Support Specialist

Virginia, IL · On-site +1

$15/hr

Communicate accurately and professionally through remote voice calls and emails with a positive service attitude while interacting with court personnel, attorneys, and other clients. * Work in Skye ...

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How much do remote attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote attorney in Virginia, IL is $96,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,200.00 and $117,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote attorney?

A Remote Attorney is a licensed legal professional who provides legal services, advice, and representation while working outside a traditional office setting. They may work for law firms, corporations, government agencies, or as independent contractors. Remote Attorneys handle tasks such as legal research, drafting contracts, litigation support, and client consultations using digital communication tools. This role allows for flexibility in work location while maintaining the same ethical and professional responsibilities as in-office attorneys.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote attorney?

A Remote Attorney must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership, strong legal research skills, and proficiency in drafting and analyzing legal documents. Familiarity with legal practice management software, secure document sharing platforms, and e-filing systems is often essential. Excellent time management, self-motivation, and clear virtual communication skills help remote attorneys excel when collaborating with clients and legal teams remotely. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality legal services efficiently and maintaining compliance while working in a remote environment.

What challenges might I encounter working as a remote attorney, and how can I address them?

One common challenge for Remote Attorneys is maintaining effective communication and collaboration with clients and colleagues without face-to-face meetings. To overcome this, it’s important to master video conferencing tools, maintain regular check-ins, and have clear protocols for document sharing and feedback. Staying organized and self-disciplined is key to managing caseloads and meeting deadlines from a home office. With intentional strategies and digital tools, remote attorneys can remain highly productive and deliver excellent service despite physical distance.

What cities near Virginia, IL are hiring for Remote Attorney jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Attorney job openings in Virginia, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,415 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Attorney - Can be based at any of our offices

Heyl Royster

Springfield, IL • On-site, Remote

$93K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Heyl Royster is an accomplished regional Midwestern law firm with more than 100 lawyers and seven offices in Illinois (Peoria, Champaign, Chicago, Edwardsville, Rockford, and Springfield) and Missouri (St. Louis). We have served the legal needs of individuals and businesses for over 110 years, garnering a national reputation in litigation and thriving transactional law practice. Our philosophy has remained the same for more than a century - providing efficient and effective representation and putting our client's needs first while earning us a solid reputation for success.

About Heyl Royster

Heyl Royster understands that great collaboration begins with the people at the table. With access to firm-wide expertise, our attorney's partner with clients and collaborate with fellow legal minds generating innovative strategies to achieve their mutual goals. We accomplish this by asking the right questions at the right time and utilizing expertise and skill to connect the dots. Our attorneys offer balance and focus while viewing problems as opportunities to innovate and develop trends in law. We understand that not everything happens as planned, but we are disciplined and flexible with a passion that keeps us moving forward toward success.

Expectations

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
  • Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
  • 0-10 years of experience in the following practice areas: commercial litigation, medical malpractice defense, insurance/personal injury defense, toxic tort defense, workers compensation defense, civil rights, commercial transactions, employment law, banking law, estate planning and governmental defense.

Compensation and Benefits

The range is $93,000 to $125,000. In addition to your salary, we have an incentive bonus plan for associates which provides for the possibility of additional monthly compensation. That Bonus Program for 2026 includes the potential for additional monthly compensation of $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500 which could add up to $30,000 of additional annualized compensation above the base salary. We pay those bonus payments in the month after they are earned. The overall compensation package offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs.

This position offers excellent benefits* for full-time employees, including:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life/ADD

Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:

  • Basic term life/ADD
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
  • Employee Assistance Benefits
  • Work From Home Flexibility
  • Paid Sick/Holiday
  • Vacation Leave allows as much as is practicable beyond the minimum of 40 hours
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Dress for Your Day

Are you ready to join our team?

Would you love to be part of a premier legal team dedicated to exceptional results? If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!

To know more about us, visit our website at www.heylroyster.com.

To Apply

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!


Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer.


Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.


Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.

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