Explore Paralegal Jobs

Find paralegal opportunities that match your experience, legal expertise, and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior and specialized roles with law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations.

What Paralegals Do

Paralegals support attorneys and legal teams by organizing case materials, conducting legal research, preparing and reviewing documents, coordinating filings, and tracking deadlines. Responsibilities vary by employer and practice area, with experienced professionals often taking ownership of complex matters and legal operations.

Paralegal Specialties and Career Paths

Explore roles in litigation, corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, compliance, real estate, and other areas. Job titles may include senior paralegal, corporate paralegal, litigation paralegal, and paralegal manager. Specialized knowledge and substantial experience can open paths to leadership and higher-paying positions.

Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and document-management skills. Relevant experience, familiarity with legal technology, and knowledge of the requirements in a particular practice area can strengthen your candidacy. Credential preferences vary by employer and location.

Find Your Next Paralegal Role

Search paralegal jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your résumé to highlight measurable contributions and relevant legal experience.

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$155K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team to negotiate and close high-profile commercial agreements, supporting various business units while driving growth in a leading SaaS company. Collaborate closely with sales and prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $139K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic Legal Team, supporting complex contracting and intellectual property matters while safeguarding proprietary technology in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate product development by leading end-to-end processes, integrating advanced technologies, and driving outcomes across a suite of digital solutions for legal service operations, while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your sales career by building lasting client relationships and driving revenue growth. This role focuses on strategic account management, fostering connections, and leveraging a dedicated mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Join us as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, AI products, and technology licensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proactive solutions and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Drive innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, leading strategy and experience design for a new judiciary product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful user expe...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $115K *

Lead client relationships by managing multiple projects in the electronic discovery sector. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination, ensuring high-quality service de...

Overland Park, KSRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our Legal and Compliance function. Lead operational improvements, manage budgets, and implement legal technology solutions in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Help us design and implement billing solutions for law firms, leveraging your accounting expertise and software skills to streamline time entry, invoicing, and collections processes on the Litify plat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team focused on enhancing legal technology solutions. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence while fostering professional growth within a 100% re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Advance your legal career with a remote civil litigation role, offering autonomy, manageable billables, and a range of diverse cases. Join a collaborative firm that values excellent judgment and work...

Lafayette, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $235K *

Join us to lead legal strategies and manage external legal matters in a dynamic consumer finance environment. You'll advise on litigation, regulatory issues, and business initiatives, ensuring effecti...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $106K *

Optimize legal operations by providing expert advice on contracts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your transactional law experience to streamline processes and support the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Empower our growing legal team by managing high-volume caseloads, negotiating disputes, and engaging in litigation. Utilize your skills in technology and communication to resolve complex cases for cli...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $120K *

Champion our legal team by providing expert guidance on employment and labor matters, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse jurisdictions while collaborating with HR and business lead...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$230K - $310K *

Shape the future of global employment law by providing strategic counsel to HR and Talent teams. Guide regulatory compliance, develop jurisdiction-specific policies, and manage employment disputes whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist, providing expert calendaring services and mentorship within a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure accuracy...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading contract negotiations for clinical research, ensuring compliance and efficiency in agreements with industry sponsors. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes an...

Chapel Hill, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Engage in a year-long fellowship for recent law school graduates, assisting with pivotal public interest cases while developing skills in legal research, writing, and strategic litigation, alongside e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel in Product and General Liability. Bring your extensive experience and strategic thinking to make a significant impact in a fully rem...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining a growing legal team focused on public and private clients. Contribute your expertise remotely while shaping legal strategies across key practice areas in North and South C...

Greensboro, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance in consumer loan servicing. Leverage your extensive experience to support compliance, risk management, and operational strategies while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $95K *

Transform your career by engaging in diverse corporate legal tasks, contract negotiations, and compliance work. This role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and proactive support across legal div...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Support our litigation team by ensuring accurate calendaring and compliance with court deadlines. Collaborate with attorneys to provide timely docketing services, enhancing operational efficiency and...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining a dedicated team that ensures accurate litigation calendaring and compliance. Collaborate with attorneys to manage deadlines and enhance service delivery while mitigatin...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a paralegal do?question toggle

    Paralegals assist attorneys and legal teams with tasks such as legal research, document preparation and review, case organization, filing coordination, and deadline tracking. Duties depend on the employer and practice area.

  • What types of paralegal jobs can I find?question toggle

    Common opportunities include litigation, corporate, senior, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and real estate paralegal roles, as well as paralegal manager positions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for paralegal jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value relevant legal experience, research and writing ability, attention to detail, organization, and familiarity with legal technology. Some roles may request particular education, credentials, or practice-area expertise.

  • How can I find paralegal jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted paralegal listings on Ladders, where professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Check each listing's compensation details and qualifications to find roles suited to your background.

  • How can I strengthen my application for a paralegal role?question toggle

    Tailor your résumé to the role, emphasize relevant practice-area experience and legal tools, and describe concrete contributions such as improving document workflows, supporting complex matters, or managing high-volume caseloads.