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$59.50 - $91.84/hr

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Billing Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$70K - $78K/yr

This position is remote if located in a state with a Ballard presence. Why Join Us? * Innovative ... Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment preferred. Regular and predicable ...

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How much do remote legal assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote legal assistant in Minnesota is $47,223.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,200.00 and $53,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote legal assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Legal Assistant, you need strong legal research abilities, document preparation skills, attention to detail, and typically a certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies. Familiarity with legal management software, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite is essential for managing case files and communication remotely. Excellent time management, written communication, and discretion help you stand out in supporting attorneys and clients from a distance. These skills ensure efficient, accurate legal support and maintain professionalism in a virtual legal environment.

How does a remote legal assistant typically collaborate with attorneys and other team members in a virtual environment?

Remote Legal Assistants often rely on digital tools such as secure email, video conferencing, and document management platforms to collaborate with attorneys and other staff. They may attend virtual meetings, share case files via cloud-based systems, and coordinate schedules using online calendars. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to ensure deadlines are met and information is accurately relayed, as team interactions are primarily virtual. Building rapport with colleagues and maintaining confidentiality are also key challenges in a remote setting.

What is a remote legal assistant?

Remote legal assistants are professionals who provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and law firms while working from a remote location, such as their home or a co-working space. Their responsibilities may include drafting legal documents, managing schedules, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients. By working remotely, legal assistants can offer flexibility and often use digital tools to collaborate efficiently with legal teams. This role is increasingly popular due to advancements in technology and the growing acceptance of remote work in the legal industry.

What does a remote legal assistant do?

As a remote legal assistant, your job is to work from home to assist lawyers with their casework. In this role, you may help research previous cases, draft legal documents, help manage scheduling calendars, send letters and notices, and make travel reservations. Remote legal assistants usually specialize in a specific aspect of work, such as claims or nursing records. This position frequently involves paralegal work, but some remote legal assistants focus exclusively on administrative and clerical tasks. This position may be full-time or part-time, with some possibility of overtime for particularly heavy workloads or complex cases.

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Infographic showing various Remote Legal Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,223 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Vendor Management and Risk Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site, Remote

$72K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 29 days ago


UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

190th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum Bank is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to join a highly visible and dynamic team. As a Vendor Management Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing vendor relationships, driving efficiency, and ensuring operational excellence across various vendor services. Your key areas of focus will be:
  • Regulatory Compliance: Develop and implement strategies to ensure vendors adhere to all regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Risk Management: Safeguard operational integrity by continuously monitoring vendor compliance and mitigating potential risks
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including compliance and legal teams, vendors, and other departments
  • Innovation and Customer Focus: Foster a forward-thinking approach to regulatory governance, focusing on continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness

In addition, this role will involve operational oversight and ongoing development, strengthening regulatory governance initiatives, and being accountable for implementing strategies to enhance vendor compliance. To succeed in this role, you need to work well with all bank leaders and operational functions, inside and outside Optum Bank. The ideal candidate is strategic, collaborative, determined, and detail-oriented.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Review third-party certifications (e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST) to identify potential gaps or risks
  • Track regulatory developments and ensure vendors remain compliant with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., FDIC, CFPB, etc)
  • Validate vendor performance and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Prepare regular reports on vendor risk status for senior leadership, risk committees, and auditors
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess vendor alignment with organizational policies and risk tolerance
  • Monitor overall vendor program performance against SLAs, KPIs, and risk mitigation plans
  • Partner with Procurement, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure a holistic approach to third-party risk management
  • Provide training to internal stakeholders on TPRM policies, tools, and best practices
  • Maintain a centralized repository of third-party documentation, including risk assessments, contracts, SLAs, and third party
  • Work with vendors and internal teams to remediate identified issues or risks
  • Assist in developing and maintaining third-party governance frameworks, policies, and procedures

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of vendor management experience within a financial organization
  • 2+ years of experience with internal and external audit compliance support (FDIC, FDICIA, GLBA, SOC)
  • 2+ years of GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) experience
  • 2+ years of experience with regulatory guidelines pertaining to security of sensitive data; PII, PCI, PHI, etc.
  • 2+ years of experience with HIPPA, PCI, HITRUST, SOX

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CRVPM, CTPRP, CISSP, or CISA)
  • Experience with creating presentations for executive audience with the ability to translate and communicate complex Business, IT and operational challenges into perspectives that are understandable, impactful and actionable for leaders
  • Financial Services industry experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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