Land Your Next High-Paying Legal Secretary Job with Ladders

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.

Why Legal Secretary Jobs?

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.

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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!

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$85K - $100K *

Champion Indigenous rights as a litigation associate. Engage in diverse cases, from Supreme Court interventions to small claims, advocating for Indigenous self-determination through exceptional legal...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $217K *

Drive informed decision-making surrounding legal risks in real estate, ensuring thorough evaluations of title searches, risk factors, and underwriting requirements while providing guidance to peers an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $180K *

Join a collaborative team as you lead risk management and legal compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations while supporting diverse legal functions and promoting institutional integrity...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $180K *

Join a collaborative team to lead risk management and legal compliance initiatives, ensuring effective governance and risk mitigation across the organization while supporting general legal functions a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Oversee critical legal advisement for national security initiatives. Leverage your expertise to influence policy and advocate for regulatory compliance while conducting intricate legal research in sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing legal counsel in support of national security missions. Engage with complex legal issues and advise high-level leadership, ensuring compliance with applicable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of diverse legal matters, providing vital support and expert advice across contracts, technology, compliance, and IP. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring representation of le...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $130K *

Explore a rewarding role where you gather evidence, conduct lawsuits, and advocate for clients' legal rights. Engage in community outreach, education, and client representation while managing a divers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that provides key support in complex litigation matters, requiring expertise in civil litigation and strong organizational skills while contributing to a dynamic legal environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precise bookkeeping and executive support. This role combines financial management with administrative tasks, ensuring confidentiality and excellence in service while o...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Support clients through the immigration process by managing case loads, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Mentor junior staff and use technology effectively to oversee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $100K *

Shape efficient processes as part of a dynamic team in child support services, utilizing NJKiDS systems to enhance support operations and ensure compliance with interstate regulations for effective ov...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$61K - $100K *

Advance child support services by leveraging your expertise in NJKiDS systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and support internal and external stakeholders in resolvi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional litigation support. You'll assist attorneys from case inception to resolution, manage eDiscovery, and ensure adherence to legal protocols while p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legal frameworks and processes, advising stakeholders on compliance and risk while negotiating commercial agreements to support a dynamic business environment. Deliver practical, timely legal...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform business strategies by delivering timely legal counsel, managing risks, and ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration across departments to protect and advance company interests effe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $150K *

Drive law student recruiting initiatives across multiple offices, enhancing best practices and achieving firmwide consistency. Collaborate with leadership and supervise a coordinator to ensure success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K *

Elevate your career by providing essential support to attorneys in drafting estate planning documents. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely preparations, all while maintainin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting courtroom operations by managing complex legal and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient proceedings, and maintaining accurate records for Judicial Office...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional legal and business research. As a Research Librarian, you'll enhance resources, train users, and innovate methodologies for superior client servic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead LP Transfers for multiple client accounts, managing complex workflows and client relationships while mentoring junior staff. Innovate using AI-driven tools and ensure high-quality legal delivery...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leading AI firm as you guide legal professionals on integrating cutting-edge technology into their workflows, enhancing efficiency, and fostering growth across major legal orga...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $90K *

Optimize administrative operations within a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with attorneys and manage diverse tasks, ensuring high-quality service and efficiency in document processing, schedul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $95K *

Play a key role in supporting judicial operations through legal research, drafting briefs, and advising on court matters while managing courtroom logistics and liaising with various stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading centralized collections and legal administration across a dynamic multifamily portfolio. Develop effective strategies, manage outside counsel, and drive operational ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Legal Secretary do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.