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 - Commercial Contracts
$64K - $97K *
Help us streamline our contract management processes by drafting, reviewing, and overseeing commercial agreements. Excel in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with diverse internal teams to...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by supporting trademark prosecution and client relations. This role requires detail orientation and expertise in IP regulations. Collaborate with a remote team while managing multi...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Optimize trademark prosecution processes through expert document preparation, client communication, and comprehensive record-keeping in a fast-paced remote environment. Leverage industry insights to s...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance the trademark prosecution practice by managing comprehensive filings, liaising with international agents, and ensuring meticulous documentation while upholding excellent client service in a co...
2 weeks ago
Sr Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager
$140K - $170K *
Lead the charge in legal operations and support complex transactions in renewable energy. Utilize your tech implementation skills and transactional rigor to modernize legal practices and drive efficie...
2 weeks ago
Legal Administrative Assistant
$80K - $90K *
Champion excellence by leveraging 5+ years of legal experience to provide essential support in a dynamic firm, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless operations within a fast-paced legal enviro...
2 weeks ago
Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
$73K - $99K *
Join a team that's dedicated to supporting families in need by leveraging your legal expertise. This hybrid role involves research, documentation, and client interaction, ensuring quality legal suppor...
2 days ago
$85K - $125K *
Elevate your career by championing essential support in litigation. Engage with diverse cases, utilize legal research tools, and ensure optimal case management while contributing to a collaborative te...
6 days ago
$85K - $125K *
Optimize your career as a vital support in Consumer Financial Services litigation. Collaborate with attorneys and clients to drive legal research, document management, and trial preparations while ens...
6 days ago
$83K - $100K *
Join the Litigation team to manage consumer litigation, conducting research, analysis, and coordination. Leverage your paralegal expertise to support attorneys and ensure effective defense in various...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $100K *
Champion the consumer litigation defense team by conducting thorough research and legal analysis, supporting attorneys in managing complex cases efficiently while enhancing legal processes and collabo...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $100K *
Contribute to our Litigation group by providing strategic paralegal support, conducting legal research, managing documentation, and collaborating with attorneys to expertly navigate consumer litigatio...
2 weeks ago
$270K - $320K *
Join a team that's redefining legal practice with AI! Leverage your transactional expertise to partner with corporate lawyers, enhance workflows, and drive product innovation, ensuring legal teams ach...
2 weeks ago
$270K - $320K *
Join a team that's transforming legal services through AI. Collaborate with corporate lawyers to enhance workflows, drive product evolution, and deliver tailored solutions that empower legal teams to...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $105K *
Champion team excellence by leading Business Immigration Analysts to ensure timely, high-quality immigration filings while driving process improvements and supporting client needs across diverse accou...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $105K *
Take ownership of a dynamic team managing U.S. immigration processes, driving operational excellence, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients to deliver optimal solutions. Influence process im...
2 weeks ago
$65K - $97K *
Elevate your career by supporting Real Estate Law Attorneys in drafting leases and legal documents, managing litigation files, and ensuring compliance. Play a critical role in organizational legal ope...
Reposted 2 days ago
$65K - $97K *
The Paralegal in Real Estate Law assists attorneys in preparing and assembling leases, amendments, and other legal documentation while providing litigation support as needed. This role involves review...
Reposted 2 days ago
$85K *
Champion seamless client experiences through effective administrative support, ensuring organized file management and responsive communication. Play a key role in onboarding and offboarding clients wh...
1 week ago
Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal
$94K - $109K *
Optimize the management of patent and trademark processes while providing exceptional support to attorneys in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely filing acr...
2 days ago
Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office
$79K - $91K *
Analyze litigation processes and assist attorneys by preparing legal documents, conducting research, and reviewing the work of paralegals, ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining qual...
3 weeks ago
$80K *
Join a team that's dedicated to complex fraud investigations, assisting legal experts with document reviews vital to white-collar crime prosecutions, while ensuring compliance with legal privilege nor...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K *
Join a dynamic team to advance your legal career by assisting with high-profile litigation at the Department of Justice, focusing on claims review and enhancing your understanding of the litigation li...
1 week ago
Office Administrative Director
$215K - $250K *
Partner with us to enhance operational efficiency and lead strategic initiatives in our dynamic office. You’ll manage daily functions, collaborate on innovative solutions, and foster a positive cultur...
3 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal, Securities and Governance
$75K - $95K *
Support corporate governance compliance and SEC reporting by developing board materials, filing documents, tracking insider trading, and liaising with cross-functional teams to streamline processes an...
2 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.