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!
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing legal matters for municipal governance, providing expert counsel to elected officials, managing outside counsel, and ensuring compliance across various departments with p...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Advance intellectual property strategies by managing patent portfolios, conducting due diligence, and providing strategic legal counsel across cross-functional teams in the medical device sector...
Reposted 1 week ago
2027 2L Summer Associate - Real Estate
$225K *
Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of real estate law. As a 2L Summer Associate, you’ll engage in meaningful projects while collaborating with experts. Gain valuable experience in a supportiv...
3 weeks ago
2027 2L Summer Associate - Real Estate
$225K *
Transform your career as a Summer Associate, gaining hands-on experience in real estate law. Collaborate with expert attorneys, engage in substantive projects, and be part of impactful legal teams. De...
3 weeks ago
2027 2L Summer Associate - Real Estate
$225K *
Empower the future of real estate law as a key Summer Associate, gaining hands-on experience in complex transactions while collaborating with seasoned attorneys in a supportive environment. Perfect yo...
3 weeks ago
2027 2L Summer Associate - Real Estate
$225K *
Transform your legal career as a 2L Summer Associate in Real Estate, engaging in impactful projects alongside experienced attorneys. Gain hands-on experience in acquisitions, leasing, and client inter...
3 weeks ago
Law Clerk - Investment Banking
$55K - $120K *
Optimize legal operations support by managing complex portfolios, facilitating projects, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate effectively with counsel and stakeholders to enha...
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$75K - $95K *
Elevate your career by expertly managing commercial real estate transactions. Collaborate with attorneys and clients from due diligence to closing, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional attention...
2 weeks ago
Intake Attorney - Personal Injury, Mass Torts & Plaintiff Litigation
$125K *
Empower your legal career by making critical intake decisions in a dynamic, high-volume environment focused on personal injury and mass torts. Collaborate with a skilled team to refine processes and e...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial litigation in Texas. Leverage your legal expertise to manage active litigation matters while collaborating with business leaders and outside counsel...
3 days ago
$78K - $105K *
Partner with us to support billing processes for legal professionals, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing while collaborating across accounting departments to meet client needs and uphold financial...
5 days ago
Executive Partner (General Counsel Advisory)
$188K - $225K *
Develop strategic legal solutions for diverse industries, guiding C-suites through governance and risk management challenges. Collaborate with executives to enhance legal departments and leverage Gart...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr Litigation Paralegal (Philadelphia)
$79K - $126K *
Champion effective litigation support by managing cases from inception to resolution, drafting key documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring compliance in fast-paced insurance defense environmen...
3 weeks ago
Sr Litigation Paralegal (Philadelphia)
$79K - $126K *
Join a dynamic legal team providing advanced paralegal support in litigation matters. Manage case files, prepare documents, and assist attorneys throughout the litigation process while ensuring effici...
3 weeks ago
General Counsel / VP of Risk Management & Legal Strategy
$340K - $450K *
Lead strategic legal initiatives, oversee governance and ethics, and mentor teams in a mission-driven environment. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to navigate legal landscapes affecting o...
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$90K - $110K *
Engage with a dynamic team to lead patent docketing operations, ensuring adherence to critical deadlines while fostering a culture of excellence and implementing process improvements to enhance client...
4 weeks ago
$106K - $143K *
Lead and enhance our global privacy program, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while fostering a culture of privacy across all teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed privacy princip...
3 days ago
$106K - $143K *
Lead the charge in maturing and scaling a global privacy program, ensuring compliance with international regulations and best practices while collaborating across departments to instill privacy princi...
1 week ago
$106K - $143K *
Transform privacy governance by embedding compliance into our products and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our global privacy program through proactive risk assessments and compli...
1 week ago
Strategic Project Lead - Legal
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of legal AI by leading pilots and research projects, transforming legal expertise into scalable solutions while ensuring quality and compliance across diverse workflows and stakeh...
1 week ago
Corporate Counsel - Commercial Transactions, Amazon Leo Legal
$153K - $208K *
Join a team that's redefining global connectivity. Drive strategic commercial agreements, advise on legal risks, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. Play a key role in expanding...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead efforts to enhance data privacy and security policies while advising on complex legal issues. Drive multiagency initiatives and provide training to ensure compliance with privacy regulations acro...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic legal team providing critical counsel in labor relations and administrative litigation. Collaborate to support collective bargaining, represent the city in arbitration, and advise on di...
3 weeks ago
Associate Attorney (Litigation) - Family Law
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to family law, where you'll manage an active caseload, collaborate with attorneys, and represent clients across diverse family law issues. We value strong litigators ready...
1 week ago
Staff Attorney - IT/Physician Contracts
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's committed to advancing healthcare law by supporting attorneys on critical legal issues. This role offers growth through hands-on experience in healthcare contracts, compliance, and...
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.