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 - $150K *

Lead the operations of a Special Investigations Unit, managing a team of investigators to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Drive compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape strategies...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $107K *

Champion quality assurance and delivery processes, enhancing product readiness through oversight of testing, issue management, and release coordination while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of our enterprise sales segment by driving growth and account success. Take ownership of new logo acquisitions, deepen existing client relationships, and establish best practices for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $237K *

Champion the growth of our AI-driven Savings product by leading strategy, ideation, and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial health solutions that significantly impact user retenti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $120K *

Advance your career by reviewing and revising scientific claims for dietary supplements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support product development while managing mul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $181K *

Champion impactful technical product strategies, driving customer and business outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to prioritize solutions, enhance platform performance, and ensure sea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of innovative compliance solutions for multi-state workforces, ensuring efficient policy management and training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $188K *

Elevate delivery excellence by shaping strategies for Portfolio Management, ensuring seamless execution across teams while adapting to evolving technologies and processes. Lead the charge in establish...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw financial data into structured datasets. Collaborate on innovative systems that cater to institutional investors, ensuring data integrity and market coverage while...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise growth by leading AWS initiatives in Banking and Insurance. Build strategic relationships, drive sales, and execute plans to enhance customer experiences while managing complex co...

Orlando, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $236K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in oncology BioPharma. Leverage industry expertise to expand business opportunities, manage partner relationships, and contribute to innovative health...

Maryland, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform healthcare analytics by supporting ACOs in the MSSP program. Leverage data-driven insights to track performance metrics, optimize risk scores, and collaborate with teams to enhance value-bas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $240K *

Optimize coding workflows by leveraging your 10+ years of leadership in coding, compliance, and revenue cycle management. Collaborate with AI and engineering teams to drive innovation and enhance oper...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Engage in vital oversight of clinical research, ensuring compliance and data integrity through monitoring. Collaborate with site teams to enhance study quality, using innovative techniques to tackle c...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the charge in clinical research by managing site activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with site staff to support study objectives. Elevate patient safety and data integri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring the integrity of clinical research. This role involves monitoring trial sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to enhance clin...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $163K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity governance and risk management. Drive compliance initiatives, manage enterprise risk, and ensure robust security practices across all operations while collab...

Largo, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $94K *

Join our mission-driven team to engage kidney care patients directly, building trust and awareness of health plans. You'll collaborate with care teams and community members to support informed health...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your clinical informatics expertise to enhance EHR workflows and user support. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize clinical processes, improve adoption, and re...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $181K *

Join a dynamic Legal team to provide strategic legal support, manage risks, and ensure compliance across various operational areas. Drive organizational objectives through independent legal advice and...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leveraging your underwriting expertise to mentor others, handle complex inquiries, and drive process improvements in personal lines insurance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.