Hire a remote paralegal in Eastern Europe.
A remote paralegal supports your attorneys with research, drafting and case management, especially where local paralegals are hard to find. In Eastern Europe, a mid-level hire costs about 61% less in salary than in the US.
Paralegal salaries: Eastern Europe vs the US
| Level | Eastern Europe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $16,800 | $50,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $24,000 | $62,000 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $33,600 | $78,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote paralegal does
- Legal research and case summaries
- Drafting documents and correspondence
- Managing case files and deadlines
- Client intake and communication
What we screen for
- Legal training or paralegal experience
- Strong written English
- Case management software
- Discretion with confidential matters
Why hire paralegals in Eastern Europe
Senior skills, strong English
Professionals in Serbia and North Macedonia combine solid education with English used daily at work.
European hours, flexible for the US
Central European Time lines up with European clients, and we recruit people comfortable working afternoons and evenings for US teams.
Hiring a paralegal in Eastern Europe
How much does a paralegal in Eastern Europe cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $16,800 junior, $24,000 mid-level and $33,600 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet paralegals?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a paralegal needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the paralegal you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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