The Best Freelance Websites for Hiring Attorneys

“You can talk to my lawyer!” sounds pretty empowering, but what if you, you know, don’t have a lawyer?

We're here to help alleviate any bit of stress and worry when it comes to legal trouble, by doing the research for you and highlighting our top picks for different budgets, needs, and specializations.

Whatever the reason is, you’ve found yourself in need of legal counsel. We’ve got you covered with the best places to find a freelance attorney.

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Our Favorite Freelance Websites for Hiring Attorneys

• Montage – Best for top talent attorneys.
• Incfile – Best for legal help in business law, especially for new business setups like LLCs.
• Upwork – Best for a variety of attorneys with different specializations.
• Law Clerk – Best for law firms.
• The Mom Project – Best for matching clients with mom lawyers.
• Axiom Law – Best for users who want to browse through profiles of freelance attorneys or seek expert team recommendations.
• LegalShield – Best for 24/7 access to licensed lawyers through a monthly subscription plan.
• Hire an Esquire – Best for finding attorneys with a specific fit score matching job requirements.
• Lawyer Exchange – Best for finding short-term lawyers of various abilities and experience levels.
• Fiverr – Best for budget-friendly attorney services.
• Guru – Best for clients seeking attorneys in specific subcategories of law.
• Freelancer – Best for a secure payment system and a wide range of attorney options.
• Truelancer – Best for a range of legal fields.
• Flexjobs – Best for employers and job seekers looking for long-term legal work arrangements.
• People Per Hour – Best for quick access to a variety of attorneys and legal services for immediate needs.

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15 Best Freelance Websites for Attorneys

Here are our top picks for freelance sites for attorneys.

1. Montage

Best for top talent attorneys – 5.0/5 Rating

The biggest drawback of many freelance sites is that it’s hard to decipher which attorneys are qualified for the job. By vetting all of their freelancers, Montage Legal Group provides clients with top-quality attorneys for all jobs.

They have a nationwide database of freelance attorneys with impressive credentials, including graduates from Harvard Law, Georgetown Law, and Columbia Law.

You can work with Montage’s attorneys on either a contract or project-based model and though the quality of their lawyers is impressive, the hourly rates are also reasonable and turnaround time is quick.

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2. Incfile

Best for legal help in business law – 5.0/5 Rating

If you need legal help to start a business, Incfile is your best bet.

Their freelance lawyers specialize in business law and are qualified to help business owners with everything they need for their business including getting set up with an LLC and getting EIN and business licenses to submitting their annual reports.

Their business formation services cost $0. All you’ll have to pay is your state fee to file your business.

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3. Upwork

Best for a variety of attorneys – 5.0/5 Rating

Upwork is a huge freelancing platform with freelancers of all professions including attorneys.

Upwork lets you view each candidate’s profile and overall rate, which makes checking each freelancer’s qualifications much more efficient. You have the power to reach out to a freelancer of your choice, and communicating over the browser and mobile app is very intuitive.

You start by posting a job with all of your desired specifications in the description. Upwork then analyzes your needs and sorts through its thousands of freelancers to select the right fit, providing you with a shortlist of Upwork’s best candidates for you to choose from. You can reach out to any attorney from that shortlist and invite them to apply to your job posting.

You also have the option to look through any of the attorneys that apply to your job posting and see previous ratings from other clients so you can have insight into their previous work.

Read our Upwork review.

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4. Law Clerk

Best for law firms – 4.0/5 Rating

If you’re working at a law firm and looking to reduce overhead, Law Clerk is worth checking out.

Law Clerk offers paralegal and attorney services to law firms who need specialized attorneys for short-term projects or longer-term agreements.

This company offers a unique format that allows you to choose one of two options. You can use their freelancer marketplace to browse through their attorneys’ profiles and offer a flat rate, or you can use their virtual associate subscription to post a job and hire an attorney on a monthly basis.

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5. The Mom Project

Best for hiring mom lawyers – 4.0/5 Rating

We love a company with a mission and The Mom Project is a shining example of one.

Designed to help moms get jobs, The Mom Project uses an advanced algorithm to match clients with the right mom lawyer for the job.

People seeking an attorney simply post a job with a description and will receive multiple prospective attorneys within 24 hours. Their platform makes it easy to schedule interviews, confirm and change times, and meet with candidates with just the click of a button.

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6. Axiom Law

Best for comparing freelance attorney options – 4.0/5 Rating

Axiom Law gives users the opportunity to browse through profiles of freelance attorneys on their own or hand over the responsibility to their team of experts.

If you choose the latter, they will provide you with a short list of qualified attorneys within only 3 business days. From there, you can interview the ones you’re interested in and hire the one that’s the best fit for your team.

If you choose to browse for yourself, you can filter attorneys based on their practice area, industry, location, availability, years of experience, and more.

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7. LegalShield

Best for 24/7 access to licensed lawyers through a monthly subscription plan – 4.0/5 Rating

LegalShield does things a bit differently. They offer monthly subscription plans that allow users to contact a licensed lawyer at any time, 24/7, through a mobile or desktop app.

Once you’ve paid for the subscription and downloaded the app, simply set up a consultation, and speak to a qualified lawyer with expertise in the field of your choosing. Whether you need help with contract review, debt collection, or anything in between, you have access to a team of freelance lawyers any time of the day or night.

Plus, there’s a discount if you choose the yearly plan.

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8. Hire an Esquire

Best for finding attorneys with a specific fit score – 4.0/5 Rating

As the first legal hiring marketplace, Hire an Esquire has had some time to find a process that works.

Users can post a job, listing the requirements, duration, and general specifications that they are looking for in an attorney. By answering a few questions during the job posting process, Hire an Esquire can provide you with a list of top candidates along with suggested hourly rates.

Hire an Esquire sets itself apart by offering a specific fit score, using its legal knowledge to find the attorney whose abilities and specialties closely fit the requirements of your job.

Once you’re matched, you can use in-app tools to manage your workforce and even set up payroll through Hire an Esquire if you want.

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9. Lawyer Exchange

Best for finding short-term laywers – 4.0/5 Rating

With over  4,000 project-based attorneys, Lawyer Exchange is an excellent place to find short-term lawyers of all abilities and levels of experience.

Users looking for lawyers can join for free, post a job, and not pay any fees until the work is complete.

Since they are a project-based, attorney-only marketplace, they have attorneys that can help you with everything from cease and desist orders to post-conviction legal issues to business/ corp organizations.

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10. Fiverr

Best for budget-friendly attorneys – 4.0/5 Rating

Fiverr is one of the best and most affordable places to find an attorney. Fiverr’s name comes from the original price for all services being just $5, which makes it clear why it’s our pick for a budget-friendly site.

Clients look through the site’s long list of attorneys from all specialties by using its robust filter tools to find the right fit. You can filter your prospective attorneys based on their specialty and what markets they have experience in, as well as hourly rates, making it perfect to find the right attorney for your needs.

Once you’ve found that special someone (lawyer), you reach out to them personally and figure out the terms for your agreement.

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11. Guru

Best for finding attorneys in specific subcategories of law – 4.0/5 Rating

Guru is a freelancing site similar to Upwork and Fiverr that is home to thousands of profiles of different freelancers including attorneys.

Clients can browse through Guru’s freelancer list by first selecting “Attorneys” as their main category. The site lists both individual freelance attorneys and agencies or law groups. There are dozens of subcategories to choose from, allowing users to focus their search based on a specific contract or consumer law needs

If you find a freelancer you like, you can contact them and come to an agreement on your own or post a job on Guru’s job board and have attorneys reach out to you.

Once you’re paired with an attorney, Guru provides dedicated “WorkRooms” that you can use to meet with your attorney regularly throughout the duration of your contract.

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12. Freelancer

Best for a secure payment system – 4.0/5 Rating

Freelancer has a secure payment system that allows you to rest easy about where your money is going and allows your freelance attorney the peace of mind that they will securely receive their payment as well.

We like this site for attorneys in particular because it allows you to post a job with your budget and negotiate bids from interested attorneys or browse profiles of qualified attorneys to find the perfect one for you.

This site also has the most freelancers when it comes to sheer numbers. The site boasts the profiles of over 50 million freelancers– more than Upwork or Fiverr.

They also have convenient features like a time tracker and a mobile app so that you can check on the progress of your attorney in real-time, whether you have access to your computer or not.

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13. Truelancer

Best for finding attorneys in a wide range of legal fields – 4.0/5 Rating

With attorneys for everything from family law to legal consultants, Truelancer is another fantastic pick for finding a freelancing attorney.

You can easily see a list of top attorneys of all types with their qualifications, specialties, location, and rates. They also list their specialties so that you can find a lawyer that specializes in tax accounting and audits or management accounting.

Each profile features a short intro written by the freelancer that allows you to get a feel for who they are as a person and whether or not their personality could be a good fit for your team.

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14. Flexjobs

Best for long-term legal work arrangements – 4.0/5 Rating

For most legal jobs, it’s convenient and easy for your attorney to be working remotely.

Flexjobs for employers is a great way to set up an account and create job postings on a site that many of your prospective attorneys are already using to try and find clients.

Many of these attorneys are looking for more long-term work, which is perfect if you may be looking for a lawyer who can work with you for months to come.

Flexjobs is a great place for both employers and jobseekers to make sure that both parties are vetted and trustworthy before working with each other.

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15. People Per Hour

Best for quick access to attorneys for immediate needs – 4.0/5 Rating

Sometimes you need an attorney ASAP. For times like these, go to People Per Hour.

They have a variety of attorneys and legal services from all around the world, with options for every budget. You can browse through attorneys’ resumes and portfolios to find one with a body of work that fits the needs of your project.

People Per Hour also offers a feature where you can quick-search commonly requested legal services like “Write a Contract for Employment,” “File a Trademark Application,” and “Review Contracts and Legal Documents,” so you can immediately see a short list of attorneys that can perform your specific task.

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Best Freelance Websites by Category

Looking for more of the best freelance websites but need to browse by category? Check out our below freelance website reviews to either expand your portfolio or hire a freelancer for your next project.