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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$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in aerial delivery logistics, coordinating a multidisciplinary team to enhance airdrop capabilities for the U.S. Army. Drive technical assessments, compliance, and operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $162K *

Partner with us to identify and develop innovative payment policies that drive cost savings and enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess opportunities and influence strateg...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $169K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by driving commercial agreements and managing risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $106K *

Transform client payment policies by ensuring accuracy and compliance. Engage with internal and external teams to manage medical policy updates, conduct analyses, and enhance client relationships whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $204K *

Champion legal excellence by advising on commercial agreements, enhancing workflows, and managing risks across diverse business functions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and drive efficie...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $200K *

Champion the resolution of complex commercial casualty claims by delivering exceptional customer service, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with defense counsel to ensure fair outc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$65K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and negotiate complex bodily injury claims while providing exceptional customer service through innovative tools. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while resolving cas...

Florida, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage public sector contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting sales growth through effective reporting and collaboration with various departments...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative eDiscovery solutions by managing complex projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring staff. Ensure quality deliverables while exceeding client expectations through exper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $160K *

Elevate your career by supporting senior leaders in a dynamic tech environment. Manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and streamline processes to enhance productivity and drive success across g...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing expert monitoring for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with GCPs and SOPs. Collaborate with study teams, mentor peers, and enhance site performance through effecti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $170K *

Champion the growth of Audit Manager by driving sales in the healthcare sector. Leverage your expertise in medical billing and coding to engage revenue cycle leaders, manage the sales pipeline, and de...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $186K *

Advance your career by providing strategic legal counsel on data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity within a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compli...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $152K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI governance by operationalizing risk assessment processes, collaborating across departments, and driving ethical AI innovation while ensuring compliance and effective risk...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing program budgets, enhancing workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives in a dynami...

Newark, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $136K *

Drive accurate, evidence-based clinical claims while collaborating with Marketing, Legal, and Clinical teams. Build and manage the claims framework and evidence library to support bold, compliant mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower regulatory excellence by guiding cross-functional teams in compliance and strategy. Leverage deep FDA knowledge to influence promotional materials and ensure adherence to evolving regulations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive software development excellence by leading teams, shaping technical direction, and aligning engineering practices with business goals to deliver impactful solutions and enhance user experiences...

Alberta, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise IAM governance. You'll oversee access reviews, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security controls and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.