Paralegals can also contract their services to attorneys or firms which gives them the option to work from home. Contract paralegals are not employed with an attorney or a firm. They are considered independent contractors and can generally set their own hours as well as their rate for services rendered.
Paralegal work performed by an individual that works from home can be more cost effective for an attorney or law firm. Law firms and attorneys that contract their paralegal work do not have to pay for benefits or overtime. In some cases, contract paralegals charge flat rates for certain services so this can also help attorneys or law firms save money by outsourcing work.
Unfortunately, not all paralegal work can be done from home. There will always be a need to have paralegals working in an office setting because of the different needs of clients and firms.