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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer in civil litigation, focusing on insurance coverage and bad faith cases. Engage in complex litigation in state and federal courts while developing your skills in a collaborative environment. J...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil litigation. Leverage your expertise in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation while engaging in complex cases across state and federal courts. Drive...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading project finance for large-scale federal jobs. Oversee job-cost integrity, forecasts, and compliance while collaborating with operations to mitigate risks and ensure fina...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Lead the management of complex aeromedical cases while ensuring operational excellence, quality assurance, and effective team collaboration. Drive workflow efficiency, reporting, and client support in...

Warner Robins, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Manage the campaign calendar and ensure timely launches by transforming customer requests into actionable specs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and drive success...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage a nationwide respite care program for military families, ensuring quality service delivery, provider coordination, and compliance with federal standards while fostering strong relationships wit...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $215K *

Drive transformative initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional programs to deliver impactful digital, data, and operational capabilities while aligning stakeholders and driving project success...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$500K+*

Champion patient care by providing expert radiological services remotely, enhancing outcomes across multiple emergency departments. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a dynamic practice focused on e...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $182K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting and consulting services to Tribal governments, enhancing client relationships and driving impactful solu...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion cost analysis excellence across complex projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost control systems and drive successful project deliv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal efforts for strategic pursuits, collaborating with teams to develop winning strategies, and managing proposal deliverables. Drive quality and compliance while coac...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading proposal efforts and collaborating with teams to secure new business. Drive strategy, manage projects, and enhance proposal quality while coaching junior members in a dy...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing and nurturing partnerships within the ServiceNow ecosystem. You'll develop business plans, coach partners, and implement strategies to enhance collaborati...

Carson City, NVRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $129K *

Develop strategic partnerships to enhance ServiceNow's ecosystem, driving revenue and market advantage through innovative go-to-market strategies and collaboration with ISVs, while achieving key perfo...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $198K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by designing scalable support models, managing a dedicated team, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery across Legal & Public Policy fun...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $105K *

Optimize regulatory compliance processes for a multi-state transportation network. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and manage ongoing compliance across diverse markets...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the resolution of complex auto and homeowner's casualty claims, collaborating with legal counsel and stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes while managing high-stakes litigation and ensuring co...

Somerville, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $149K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing AI initiatives, collaborating with teams to build and enhance AI capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring successful integration and operati...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer in radiology innovation by enhancing clinical value and technology. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes high-quality patient care while driving improvements in service and operationa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform partner relationships by managing day-to-day operations, ensuring performance, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver reliable language services while supporting strategic goals and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic business development initiatives, fostering key partnerships, and leading innovative solutions to expand market opportunities and enhance organizational growth...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.