Legal secretaries help law firms, corporate legal departments, and public-sector organizations run smoothly. They support attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, correspondence, research coordination, and case administration. Explore vetted Legal Secretary opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and practice area. Legal secretaries may prepare and format pleadings, contracts, briefs, and other legal documents; manage calendars and deadlines; coordinate meetings and travel; organize case files; communicate with clients and courts; and assist with filings and billing. Confidentiality, accuracy, and sound judgment are essential.
Employers often seek strong writing, editing, organization, and time-management skills, along with proficiency in office software and document-management systems. Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, e-filing, and practice-specific processes can be valuable. Requirements may include relevant administrative experience, legal office experience, or a certificate, depending on the position.
Legal secretaries work in law firms, in-house legal departments, government agencies, and other organizations that need legal support. Roles may focus on areas such as litigation, corporate law, real estate, intellectual property, or labor and employment. Some positions are hybrid or remote, while others require on-site work to support attorneys and office operations.
Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, work arrangement, and compensation details to find roles that align with your experience and career goals.
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Unlock the potential of complex litigation by supporting attorneys through all phases, from case management to trial preparation, ensuring efficiency and compliance while collaborating with a dedicate...
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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing operations across multiple departments. Lead initiatives that enhance client experiences and ensure timely project completion while fostering long-term relat...
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Build and lead the in-house legal function, overseeing corporate governance, M&A, and employment law. Collaborate with executives to streamline legal processes and ensure compliance as the company sca...
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$300K - $400K *
Shape the future of legal operations by leading in-house counsel efforts, managing corporate governance, M&A transactions, and compliance. Drive efficiency and integration as you partner with executiv...
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Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office
$79K - $91K *
Support the mission of the USAO by assisting attorneys in litigation, preparing legal documents, and reviewing paralegal work. Collaborate in a team environment to ensure high-quality legal support an...
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Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office
$79K - $91K *
Drive impactful legal initiatives by assisting attorneys in litigation processes, preparing essential documents, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing legal services to clients through direct representation, advocacy, and educational workshops, while fostering a compassionate approach to criminal justice ref...
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Paralegal, Global Investigations and Government Litigation Group
$65K - $104K *
Transform the landscape of legal investigations by supporting in-house counsel and managing complex litigation processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and enhance operational ef...
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$95K - $120K *
Oversee and coordinate a team of Billing Coordinators, ensuring efficient billing operations while providing support and training. Engage in hands-on billing tasks and maintain effective communication...
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Unlock potential by leading a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance billing practices and s...
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Lead a dynamic team of Billing Coordinators, ensuring efficient billing operations while providing hands-on support and guidance. Drive performance through coaching and effective communication, contri...
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$95K - $120K *
Lead the charge in supervising a dynamic billing team while ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced legal environment. Drive performance, support staff developm...
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$95K - $120K *
Transform the billing process by leading a team of coordinators, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a dynamic legal environment. Drive improvements while maintaining hands-on in...
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$95K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team as a Billing Supervisor, overseeing billing operations and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced legal environment. Drive efficiency and support staff while managing billing proc...
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$95K - $120K *
Optimize billing operations by leading a team of coordinators, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality support. Engage in hands-on supervision while managing billing tasks and fostering a collab...
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$95K - $120K *
Champion the billing process by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Drive performance and foster collaboration...
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$95K - $120K *
Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance billin...
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$95K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing billing operations while supervising a skilled group of Billing Coordinators. This role combines leadership with hands-on billing responsibilities to ensure e...
6 days ago
$95K - $120K *
Advance your career by supervising a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a fast-paced legal environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance bi...
6 days ago
$95K - $120K *
Elevate your career by supervising a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance within a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining hands-on billing responsibilities...
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$95K - $120K *
Shape the future of billing operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate closely with stakeholders...
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$95K - $120K *
Join our dynamic Finance/Accounting team as a Billing Supervisor, overseeing a team of Billing Coordinators. You'll ensure efficient billing practices while providing support and guidance, all within...
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$95K - $120K *
Champion the billing process by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Engage in hands-on billing tasks while fos...
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Legal Practice Development Director, Americas
$150K - $180K *
Champion growth by expanding market presence and strategic partnerships in the Legal Industry across North America. Lead initiatives in business development, solution offerings, and executive relation...
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Legal Practice Development Director, Americas
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Transform the legal industry landscape by developing and executing market strategies, forging strategic partnerships, and building executive relationships to drive sa.global's growth across the US and...
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What does a Legal Secretary do?
A Legal Secretary provides administrative and document support to attorneys and legal teams. Typical duties include preparing legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, organizing files, coordinating communications, and assisting with filings.
What qualifications are needed for Legal Secretary jobs?
Qualifications vary, but employers commonly value administrative experience, strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal terminology and office technology. Some roles prefer legal office experience or specialized training.
Where can Legal Secretaries work?
Legal Secretaries work at law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other organizations. Opportunities may support specific practice areas, including litigation, corporate law, real estate, or intellectual property.
Are Legal Secretary jobs available remotely?
Some employers offer remote or hybrid Legal Secretary positions, while others require on-site work. The arrangement depends on the employer, practice area, and the need to handle documents or coordinate in person.
How can I find Legal Secretary jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Legal Secretary listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for salary information, required experience, location, and work arrangement.