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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$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex construction claims, managing high-exposure cases end-to-end. Drive strategy, coordinate investigations, and collaborate with legal teams to achieve timely resolutions. Enjoy autonomy and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Champion the proposal process by leading submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring strategic alignment. Drive improvements in proposal development while fostering collaboration across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $110K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to craft compelling grant proposals and reports. Leverage data and AI to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive fundraising success, ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and lead forensic investigations, collaborating with teams to uncover and report on cyber incidents. Utilize advanced tools and frameworks to identify threats, ensuring clear communication of...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Help us ensure accurate coding and documentation by conducting thorough audits of medical records, verifying the accuracy of DRG assignments, and providing essential training and support to maintain c...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $109K *

Shape the future of customer success by leveraging your bilingual skills to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with diverse clients, enhance product adoption, and ensure long-term satisfaction through...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$67K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing client relationships and insurance renewals. Leverage your expertise to provide exceptional service, conduct consultative conversations, and identify growth op...

Buffalo, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K *

Advance clinical documentation quality by conducting thorough reviews and facilitating physician interactions to enhance accuracy and compliance in medical records, ensuring optimal patient care and r...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing risk mitigation services across multiple clients. You'll develop and implement safety programs, evaluate their effectiveness, and collaborate with vendors to...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $206K *

Transform the accounting landscape by leading strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, standardize processes, and drive technology integration, all while ensuring public company read...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Elevate your career by investigating complex electrical failures, providing expert analyses, and collaborating with a national team in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive results for diverse clients...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging clinical expertise to review medical records, ensuring compliance with government standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining confidentiality in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $115K *

Manage NEPA reviews and strategies for federal projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement through environmental assessments and impact statements. Collaborate with technical sp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate revenue operations by owning the order-to-cash process, enhancing billing systems, and implementing automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline revenue recognition and e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing commercial real estate assets, ensuring compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. Collaborate with borrowers and investors while mentoring team members...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $160K *

Manage strategic accounts in the Public Sector, driving new business growth and enhancing client relationships while ensuring profitability and service excellence through tailored initiatives and coll...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing software assets, contracts, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient workflows and budget management while enhancing procurement pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Lead the future of talent acquisition by shaping strategic recruiting initiatives, overseeing full-cycle processes, and enhancing hiring outcomes across multiple offices. Drive workforce planning and...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Optimize document management processes for a large-scale industrial project, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible records throughout all project phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

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.