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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$68K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming disability claims through expert clinical assessments. Collaborate with healthcare providers and utilize your clinical expertise to improve patient outcome...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and expand strategic client relationships, driving satisfaction and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions and manage large-scale initiatives while ensuri...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining Risk and Security strategies by providing senior technical expertise, co-creating innovative solutions, and driving partner engagement to enhance commercial success and m...

Columbus, OHRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Drive strategic partner growth by leading pre-sales excellence and solution innovations. Build trusted relationships, influence partner strategies, and co-create AI-driven solutions that accelerate bu...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Advance partner growth by combining technical excellence with strategic co-innovation. Engage with partners to drive AI-first technology adoption, crafting scalable solutions while ensuring measurable...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic contracts management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across functions to balance risk and compliance while ensuring financial...

Alabama, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic contract management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across teams to balance risk and compliance while driving growth through effective negotiation...

Alabama, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and configuration of Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid systems, ensuring alignment with client strategies while providing expert technical support and training to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of employee and labor relations, serving as a trusted advisor to foster a positive workplace. Manage complex issues, ensure compliance, and support collective barg...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead feasibility strategy and execution for clinical studies, driving operational excellence and data-driven insights to optimize trial planning and enrollment across rare disease programs. Collaborat...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Empower your career by managing complex contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to align with business objectives while mitigating risks throughout the c...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional research outcomes by guiding clients through complex projects. Leverage your expertise in methodology and analysis to deliver actionable insights, while collaborating with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive the success of multiple claims teams by supervising operations, providing technical guidance, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with management to enhance processes and maintain strong...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $240K *

Shape the future of civil litigation by managing complex insurance defense cases. Engage strategically with stakeholders while leading a team to enhance in-house legal capabilities and deliver excepti...

Fresno, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $275K *

Elevate technical excellence as the Chief Engineer, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success through robust architecture, requirements management, and strategic decision-making in com...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $163K *

Transform the employee experience by leading U.S. and Canadian benefits and compensation operations. Help optimize global processes and drive improvements in operational excellence within a collaborat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Empower global regulatory strategies and drive business growth while leading multidisciplinary collaborations in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to guide clients through complex regu...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in subcontract management. Leverage your expertise in procurement to ensure compliance and foster collaboration, driving successful outcomes in our dynamic d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

Transform subcontracting processes by managing proposals, contracts, and vendor relationships. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance and efficiency while guiding a team in a dynamic, remote env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $115K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer trial experiences, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration. Lead with data-driven insights to optimize processes and ensure excepti...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our HR function by leading strategic initiatives and building scalable programs that support rapid growth and enhance employee experience in a dynamic environment...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Drive client growth by enhancing software adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate with sales and success teams to implement strategies, facilitate demos, and manage client relationships, ensuring long...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory strategies by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance for our innovative gene therapy pipeline, driving excellence in pediatric neurodegenerativ...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.