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Remote Legal Document Coding Jobs in Washington, DC

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, letters of intent, policies, and other legal documents ... code of conduct investigations. * Assist HR on policies, hiring, terminations, and compliance.

Legal Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$64K - $107K/yr

Analyze legal documents to identify key issues and determine precedential relationships between ... Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment #AIfluent U.S. National Base Pay ...

Legal Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$64K - $107K/yr

Analyze legal documents to identify key issues and determine precedential relationships between ... Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment #AIfluent U.S. National Base Pay ...

Legal Secretary

Reston, VA · Remote

$47.50 - $58.50/hr

Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 remote day per week Benefits ... Maintain electronic files and document management systems * Coordinate client intake materials ...

Hybrid schedule with mostly remote work; in-office 2 - 3 times per month for trial preparation ... File documents with Virginia and Washington, D.C. courts and arbitrators. * Serve as the primary ...

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How much do remote legal document coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote legal document coding in Washington, DC is $24.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $25.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Legal Document Coding vs Remote Legal Data Entry?

AspectRemote Legal Document CodingRemote Legal Data Entry
Required CredentialsLegal or coding certifications, legal knowledgeBasic computer skills, data entry experience
Work EnvironmentHome-based, flexible hours, legal firms or service providersHome-based, administrative or legal offices
Employer & Industry UsageLegal industry, document review companiesLegal, healthcare, finance sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding legal coding roles, certification needsData entry tasks, accuracy, and speed

Remote Legal Document Coding involves reviewing legal documents and assigning specific codes based on content, requiring legal knowledge and coding certifications. Remote Legal Data Entry focuses on inputting legal or other data into systems, emphasizing accuracy and speed. While both are remote roles in the legal industry, coding is more specialized, involving legal expertise, whereas data entry is more general and administrative.

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Infographic showing various Remote Legal Document Coding job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 5% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 90% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,654 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Legal Translator and Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES

Fairfax, VA • Remote

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule

Legal Translator, Editor, and/or Transcriber - Bengali to/from English - Remote
Status: Freelance 1099 Contractor
Global Language Strategies, a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking professional freelance translators, editors, and transcribers to translate, edit and/or transcribe legal documents between English and Bengali.

Job Duties:
1) Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Bengali to/from English.
2) Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
3) Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
4) Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
5) Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.   
6) Use domain-specific terminology.
7) Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.
8) Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9) Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
10) Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

 Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

1) Holds active U.S. Public Trust or higher security clearance, or is willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
2) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3) At least 3 years of experience in translating and/or editing between English and a foreign language.
4) At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
5) Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s).
5) Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6 Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.
Preferred Qualifications:

1) Bilingual with a law degree, paralegal certificate, or documented legal translation or transcription experience.
2) Bilingual experience with editing audio transcription documents. 
 3) Active Public Trust or higher security clearance. ​
 4) ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification. 

This is a remote position.