The legal industry is full of opportunities for those with the right skills and experience. Among these, the position of a legal secretary holds a central role in keeping a law firm or legal department running smoothly.
As a legal secretary, you act as a vital cog in the judicial system. Your primary task is to support lawyers and paralegals by managing administrative tasks, keeping schedules, handling communications, and maintaining files. Experts in this field are known for their superb organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
With Ladders, we make the search for high-paying legal secretary jobs simpler. Our platform is designed with professionals in mind, hosting vetted jobs that pay over $100,000 annually. Unearth your next career move with us!
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$75K - $111K *
Deliver critical support for M&A transactions by managing documentation, coordinating closings, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with attorneys and clients while handling multiple deals under tigh...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $125K *
Champion M&A success by providing essential paralegal support across all transaction phases. Manage multiple deals, draft critical documents, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating close...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $125K *
Collaborate with attorneys to drive M&A transactions, managing documentation and compliance across the deal lifecycle while ensuring efficient communication with clients and stakeholders under tight d...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $138K *
Champion M&A transactions by supporting attorneys with document management, compliance, and coordination. Leverage extensive experience to manage multiple deals and ensure smooth execution from incept...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $138K *
Partner with us to support M&A transactions by managing documentation, coordinating closings, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates excel in high-pressure environments with multiple deals and poss...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$75K - $119K *
Elevate your career by providing vital support in M&As, managing document workflows, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance through all transaction phases. Join our team to drive success in a...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$94K - $138K *
Empower our M&A practice as a Corporate Paralegal, supporting attorneys in all stages of transactions with document management, compliance, and client interactions, while managing multiple deals effic...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $125K *
Unlock potential by driving M&A transactions as a Corporate Paralegal. You will support attorneys in executing complex deals, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance. Handle multiple projects...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$75K - $119K *
Transform M&A processes by managing all aspects of legal transactions including documentation, compliance, and client interactions, while concurrently supporting attorneys and ensuring efficient opera...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $125K *
Unlock potential by supporting M&A transactions through all phases, ensuring compliance and efficient document management while coordinating with legal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies. Multitask...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Corporate, M&A, & Securities
$64K - $125K *
Lead the charge in managing M&A transactions, providing comprehensive support from inception to post-closing while ensuring effective document management and compliance across multiple deals...
2 weeks ago
Legal Administrative Assistant - General Practice
$75K - $95K *
Optimize legal operations by providing essential administrative support to partners and associates, ensuring efficient communication, coordination, and management of documents in a dynamic law firm en...
3 weeks ago
Senior Law Clerk - Business Law
$104K - $154K *
Join a renowned Business Law team and leverage your corporate law expertise in managing complex legal situations while supporting client engagements and driving positive outcomes within a collaborativ...
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Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property
$63K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to supporting legal professionals with advanced administrative expertise. Manage vital processes, enhance document quality, and contribute to exceptional client experience...
5 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Support a dynamic team by managing litigation processes, docketing, and scheduling tasks for multiple attorneys while ensuring timely and efficient handling of legal documents and client correspondenc...
1 week ago
$101K - $119K *
Champion effective real estate transactions by providing critical paralegal support across teams. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring precise documentation and compliance to deliver successful r...
1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Champion robust corporate governance and contract management practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to support compliance, governance, and negotiation of critical agreements. Drive projects to comp...
5 days ago
Paralegal - Corporate + Commercial
$83K - $100K *
Engage collaboratively to support legal teams in business and Indigenous law, managing a variety of corporate legal documents and processes while ensuring operational excellence, precise execution, an...
2 weeks ago
$99K - $100K *
Deliver exceptional legal support by managing diverse family law cases, ensuring client advocacy, and collaborating with attorneys in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in maintaining...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Support the legal team by managing corporate governance, real estate transactions, and diverse legal matters. Collaborate with stakeholders while ensuring efficient document preparation and compliance...
2 weeks ago
$131K - $178K *
Join a team that's redefining the legal landscape with AI-driven solutions. As a core member, you'll support business growth through dynamic negotiations, impactful advice, and innovative legal operat...
1 week ago
$131K - $178K *
Advance the legal function within an AI-driven environment, supporting sales and navigating complex commercial agreements while driving process improvements across the organization...
1 week ago
$131K - $178K *
Champion a fast-paced legal environment while supporting commercial teams. Drive sales agreements, navigate public sector contracts, and enhance legal operations with innovative AI tools to streamline...
1 week ago
Paralegal - Commercial & Corporate
$100K - $150K *
Join our legal team to provide essential paralegal support across contracts, compliance, and governance, enhancing legal operations in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to streamlining processes an...
1 week ago
Paralegal - Commercial & Corporate
$100K - $150K *
Drive the future of legal operations by providing essential support to the in-house legal team, ensuring compliance, governance, and efficiency in all legal matters while thriving in a fast-paced envi...
1 week ago
What does a Legal Secretary do?
A Legal Secretary provides specialized clerical and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including managing schedules, maintaining files, and crafting legal documents.
What skills are required for a Legal Secretary job?
Legal Secretaries should have strong administrative skills, familiarity with the legal terminology, ability to multitask, and excellent communication skills.
Where can I find high-paying Legal Secretary jobs near me?
You can find high-paying Legal Secretary jobs in most larger cities, especially those with a significant number of law firms. Ladders is an excellent resource for finding these opportunities.