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 - $170K *

Drive excellence in program execution by mentoring leaders, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance. Transform data into insights for proactive decision-making, enhancing customer satisfaction...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by aligning strategies with business goals, managing risks, and fostering a security-conscious culture. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial management by ensuring site oversight, compliance, and data integrity. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks, enhance patient safety, and drive project milestone...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing clinical trial management, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and manage risks ef...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical trial initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage all phases of clinical resear...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the success of clinical trials through effective site management, compliance oversight, and risk mitigation strategies, all while fostering collaboration acros...

Wyoming, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts through federal funding programs. Collaborate with local governments and nonprofits to ensure compliance and effective project form...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead client engagements by leveraging tax expertise to drive revenue growth, manage complex planning discussions, and enhance client relationships while ensuring strategic alignment across teams for o...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team focused on excellence in clinical trial management, overseeing site interactions, ensuring data integrity, and driving compliance. You'll lead efforts in patient safety, recruitment, and d...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in preclinical toxicology studies by diagnosing disease and toxicity, guiding staff, and ensuring accurate data integration while providing mentorship and fostering strong communicatio...

Columbia, MORemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading payer negotiations and expanding access across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid sectors. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while maximizing patient acces...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $245K *

Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$223K - $285K *

Drive enterprise growth by leading national strategies for health systems, enhancing market access, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure the adoption of innovative screening solutions across...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Champion the clinical operations team, ensuring project success through resource management, process efficiencies, and compliance. Drive training, metrics development, and mentorship to enhance team c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $138K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team in managing behavioral research projects for the U.S. Army, ensuring quality and timely deliverables while fostering collaboration with stakeholders and supporting busine...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $119K *

Transform provider negotiations across diverse medical lines, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to enhance contract proposals and implement innovative payment models...

Newark, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing the full proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, ensuring compliance and quality in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and enhance p...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $220K *

Drive the development and commercialization of innovative digital solutions for federal clients. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and manage the full product lifecycle from concept...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $281K *

Join a team that's driving transformative customer success by leveraging ServiceNow solutions. As a strategic advisor, you'll enhance client relationships, optimize platform value, and ensure satisfac...

Vienna, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $245K *

Transform vendor legal operations by leading negotiations and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline agreements and empower stakeholders, ensuring efficiency and sc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower our finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting. Lead month-end close activities and mentor team members in a dynamic, multi-entity...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.