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!
Legal Engineering Manager, In-House (Corporate)
$315K - $385K *
Lead and grow high-performing Legal Engineering teams, driving customer engagement and commercial strategy through legal expertise in fast-paced environments. Shape go-to-market approaches while colla...
2 weeks ago
Legal Engineering Manager, In-House (Corporate)
$315K - $385K *
Lead the charge in growing high-performing Legal Engineering teams, enhancing customer engagement and commercial strategy through legal expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform legal wor...
2 weeks ago
Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities
$235K - $275K *
Serve as a key legal advisor, managing corporate governance and securities compliance. Leverage your expertise in capital markets to support transactions and enhance business operations as our company...
1 week ago
Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)
$118K - $186K *
Engineer innovative legal solutions to defend first-party insurance claims, prepare legal documentation, render liability opinions, and effectively manage trial preparations with a focus on client adv...
1 week ago
Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)
$118K - $186K *
Empower your legal career by defending insurance claims in litigation. Utilize your expertise in law to research, advise on liability, and represent clients in New Jersey courts, ensuring high-quality...
1 week ago
$175K - $245K *
Grow your career by representing clients in complex family law matters, while collaborating within a dedicated team. Bring your legal expertise to drive strategies that achieve favorable outcomes in v...
2 weeks ago
$300K - $358K *
Shape the future of legal strategy and compliance by leading a high-performing legal team that partners with senior leadership to navigate complex business challenges and mitigate risks while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join us to provide strategic legal direction and management for corporate operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across multiple departments. Collaborate with various teams to influence a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Pioneer robust legal frameworks to support aggressive growth in a dynamic startup. Collaborate across teams to optimize compliance, protect data, and streamline contracts. Drive strategic initiatives...
3 days ago
$130K - $180K *
Own and lead the establishment of a comprehensive legal function, managing contracts, compliance, and M&A while partnering closely with the executive team to drive growth and mitigate risk across mult...
3 days ago
Legal Entity Management – Vice President
$175K - $210K *
Lead the Legal Entity Management function, ensuring compliance and governance across the entity lifecycle while collaborating with senior leaders to enhance internal processes and frameworks...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Shape the future of complex litigation by leveraging your 3+ years of experience in a collaborative environment, supporting a recognized trial team in mass tort and product liability cases with impact...
2 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Join us to manage comprehensive litigation processes, ensuring compliance and precision in drafting and communications while collaborating with legal teams and external counsel across multiple states...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Help us establish legal frameworks and drive business success by providing practical counsel, negotiating contracts, and managing risk in a dynamic, high-growth biotechnology environment. Collaborate...
1 week ago
Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory
$217K - $255K *
Shape the future of finance by navigating complex regulatory landscapes to support innovative product development. Collaborate with teams and regulators while providing strategic legal counsel in a fa...
2 weeks ago
Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory
$217K - $255K *
Join a team that's dedicated to navigating regulatory landscapes and fostering innovative financial solutions. Leverage your legal expertise to support a dynamic environment focused on democratizing f...
2 weeks ago
Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory
$217K - $255K *
Shape the future of finance by navigating complex regulations and collaborating with teams to design innovative financial products. Join a dynamic legal team where your expertise in retail broker-deal...
2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Labor and Employment
$64K - $103K *
Join a dynamic legal team as a paralegal, overseeing document management, assisting with case preparation, and facilitating communications. Collaborate with professionals in a fast-paced environment t...
3 weeks ago
Paralegal - Labor and Employment
$62K - $99K *
Join a team that's critical in legal support, enhancing case management, and client communication. You'll collaborate with partners and associates while leveraging your skills to drive effective legal...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Pioneer impactful investor engagement strategies as a legal expert shaping policy development and enhancing investor protection. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while navigating complex regulato...
2 weeks ago
Associate Senior Counsel, Real Estate (Global Real Estate)
$157K - $261K *
Join a team that drives real estate innovation by providing expert legal guidance for corporate leasing and real estate transactions while managing risks, fostering strategic insights, and supporting...
Reposted 1 week ago
$180K - $250K *
Join a team that's driving innovation by leading complex commercial contracts, advising on legal strategies, and enhancing operations within a fast-growing environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeh...
3 days ago
Senior Coordinator, Business Development
$90K - $100K *
Advance business development initiatives by fostering client relationships, managing proposals, and collaborating with marketing teams to ensure strategic growth and market engagement, while enhancing...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $189K *
Support corporate legal functions by providing advice, drafting agreements, ensuring compliance, and managing claims and disputes. Contribute to a wide range of legal matters in a collaborative enviro...
1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's pioneering efficient litigation calendaring practices. Oversee centralized calendaring, manage deadlines across jurisdictions, and enhance workflows in collaboration with case teams...
3 weeks 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.