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!
$73K - $123K *
Shape the future of litigation by managing Accident Benefits files, driving successful outcomes through strategic negotiations and expert collaboration. Contribute to growth, team success, and continu...
1 week ago
Corporate Paralegal (Banking and Financial Services Regulatory)
$77K - $117K *
Unlock potential by providing expert legal and project support in navigating banking and financial services regulations. Collaborate with attorneys on diverse matters affecting U.S. and international...
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Probate Litigation & Administration Senior Associate/Senior Counsel - Remote
$160K - $260K *
Lead sophisticated probate and trust litigation from inception to trial, handling legal research, depositions, mediations, and client counseling in a collaborative remote environment. Drive meaningful...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Legal Architecture, SMB
$104K - $156K *
Shape a dynamic team of Legal Architects, driving legal expertise in sales strategies while personally managing key accounts and product launches in this player-coach role. Leverage your leadership to...
3 weeks ago
Legal Administrative Specialist - Litigation
$80K - $105K *
Manage litigation support tasks, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication and coordination. Address document preparation, case management, and client service while maintaining high sta...
3 weeks ago
Staff Attorney - Case Onboarding
$80K - $95K *
Transform the client onboarding experience by guiding prospective clients through personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice claims with compassion and expertise while collaborati...
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Legal Administrative Assistant
$90K - $105K *
Transform the litigation support landscape by providing essential administrative assistance to senior attorneys in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth operations and effective management of high-vo...
3 weeks ago
Litigation Docketing Specialist
$77K - $85K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team dedicated to managing and optimizing docketing processes, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client service and support to legal p...
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Litigation Docketing Specialist
$77K - $85K *
Optimize docketing processes by analyzing court notifications, maintaining accuracy in a computerized system, and providing effective communication with legal staff, ensuring deadlines are met within...
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Litigation Docketing Specialist
$77K - $85K *
Advance your career by joining a dedicated team to manage litigation docketing processes, ensuring accurate court deadlines and effective communication, while contributing to departmental operations a...
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Litigation Docketing Specialist
$77K - $86K *
Drive efficiency and accuracy in litigation docketing, reviewing and processing court notifications, managing deadlines, and training staff. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance client service...
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Litigation Docketing Specialist
$77K - $85K *
Analyze and streamline docketing processes, ensuring accuracy in legal records and deadlines while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance client service. Deliver timely reports and support train...
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$90K - $105K *
Lead the charge in providing exceptional legal support, managing contracts, litigation, and compliance activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks while overseeing and mentoring junior...
3 weeks ago
Corporate Paralegal (Asset Management - Funds)
$77K - $117K *
Support attorneys in asset management by managing transactions, drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Contribute to workflow improvements while maintaining client c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary
$120K - $250K *
Join a team that's committed to advancing corporate governance within a collaborative setting. This role focuses on legal advisory, board operations, and strategic decision-making to ensure compliance...
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$75K - $90K *
Join a dynamic team and drive efficient legal billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of invoices while collaborating closely with attorneys and clients...
3 weeks ago
Corporate Paralegal (Asset Management - Funds)
$87K - $133K *
Lead the charge in enhancing asset management support through effective coordination and document management while leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve compliance in a dynamic tea...
3 weeks ago
VP, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Corporate Securities & Governance
$325K - $360K *
Join a team that's driving excellence in corporate governance and securities compliance. This role will oversee disclosure processes, support the Board, and ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$93K - $124K *
Provide high-level administrative support to the Legal team, ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination of tasks for the Deputy General Counsel while managing various special projects and a...
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$95K - $115K *
Serve as a key legal resource, managing bankruptcy cases and advising on transactions, ensuring compliance and supporting bank operations with expertise in legal issues...
2 weeks ago
Senior Law Clerk Supporting the DEA
$80K - $95K *
Advance justice by providing high-level legal analysis and research support. Partner with a dedicated team to conduct investigations, draft legal documents, and communicate effectively while adhering...
3 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal, Corporate & Entity Management
$82K - $104K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic legal environment, managing corporate governance and compliance. Support entity management, enhance transactional processes, and streamline projects while collaborati...
3 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal, Corporate & Entity Management
$82K - $104K *
Partner with us to enhance corporate compliance and governance. Take ownership of entity management, ensuring accurate records, regulatory adherence, and optimized processes while supporting the legal...
3 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal, Corporate & Entity Management
$82K - $104K *
Execute comprehensive corporate entity management and compliance support, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maintain meticulous records, ensure legal adherence, and enhance tr...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Unlock your potential by providing vital administrative support in a dynamic legal environment. Manage critical tasks, ensure deadline compliance, and enhance team effectiveness while maintaining prof...
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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.