Legal & Paralegal jobs

Senior Counsel, Procurement & Contracts Job ID: 17658 Business Unit: MTA Headquarters Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Procurement and Contracts Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026 D...
Summary These positions are in the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). The incumbent will serve as a Disability Evaluation System (DES) Physical Evaluation Board (P...
Summary The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit of the Sacramento and Fresno Offices. The selected applicant(s) will be...
Description Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial attorney to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the...
Job Description ABOUT THE OFFICE: The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) develops innovative solutions to public safety challenges, reducing crime and incarceration. We create vital programs that improve lives, ge...
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office anticipates a full-time Victim Witness Advocate position opening. The VWA is responsible for providing crisis assessment and intervention, information and referrals and court advo...
Senior Attorney for Legal Research Date Posted: Oct 14, 2026 Requisition ID: 485503 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest...
Summary About the Position: This is an Attorney Adviser (Real Property), GS-0905-13 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District. The location is Fort Worth, TX. Period...
Subrogation/Estates Attorney Date: Oct 2, 2026 Location: Any city, MO, US, 99999 Req ID: 37862 Work Mode: Virtual (Exception only) ::: {dir="auto"} ::: Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technolog...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
Job Description About Oracle's Data Center and Networking Legal Team: The Data Center legal team within Oracle's legal department is responsible for providing legal support for complex data center arrangements, including...
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST OPS - 60934104 Date: Oct 9, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\operations/human\resou...
Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 ye...
Responsibilities This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office (3 days) and working remote from home (2 days). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Serve as the foca...
Work Location:  Gordon, GA Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level  Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Security Support Specialist to assist, monitor, and advise on all aspects o...
Work Location:  Fort Lewis, WA Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level  Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Security Support Specialist to assist, monitor, and advise on all aspec...
Work Location:  Arlington, VA Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level  Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Security Support Specialist to assist, monitor, and advise on all aspect...
Legal Clerk Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Clerk, you will provide a variety of direct assistance to USAO Victim-Witness personnel, AUSAs, legal assistants, administrative staff,...
Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Entry-Level Department: Legal/Administrative  CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in New Orleans, LA. This position wil...
Intelligence Analyst/Review Attorney Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Litigation Support CGS is seeking an Intelligence Analyst/Review Attorney to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large fe...
What You Will Do Shape the Control Systems Behind Critical Infrastructure Los Alamos National Laboratory's Utilities and Infrastructure Facility Operations Division (UI-FOD) is seeking an ICS Engineer with strong experti...
This Opportunity WSP has a career opportunity for an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator/Site Manager for our North Clear Creek Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Black Hawk, CO. The successful cand...
This Opportunity WSP has a career opportunity for an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator/Site Manager for our North Clear Creek Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Black Hawk, CO. The successful cand...
About Us We offer fully integrated field services including management and execution of turnarounds, specialty maintenance, nested maintenance, and small capital projects. Our values, culture, and mindset are to complete...
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headqua...

1. What Legal and Paralegal Jobs Do (High Level)

Legal Jobs

  • Focus on providing legal advice, representing clients, and interpreting laws
  • Include litigation, corporate law, criminal law, intellectual property, and more
  • Require strong analytical thinking, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Paralegal Jobs

  • Focus on supporting lawyers and legal teams
  • Perform research, draft documents, and manage case files
  • Ensure legal work is organized, accurate, and efficient

Together, these roles keep the legal system functioning and support clients’ legal needs.


2. Common Legal Jobs

Lawyers / Attorneys

  • Corporate Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Lawyer
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Family Law Attorney
  • Litigation Lawyer

Senior & Leadership Roles

  • Partner at law firm
  • General Counsel (in-house)
  • Judge (advanced career path)

Key Skills for Lawyers

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Advocacy & negotiation
  • Drafting contracts and legal documents
  • Court procedures & compliance
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

3. Common Paralegal Jobs

Entry-Level / Early Career

  • Legal Assistant
  • Junior Paralegal
  • Litigation Support Specialist

Mid-Level Roles

  • Corporate Paralegal
  • Real Estate Paralegal
  • Intellectual Property Paralegal
  • Compliance Paralegal

Senior Roles

  • Senior Paralegal
  • Paralegal Manager
  • Legal Operations Specialist

Key Skills for Paralegals

  • Legal research & writing
  • Document preparation & filing
  • Case management & organization
  • Knowledge of legal terminology
  • Communication with clients and attorneys

4. Industries That Hire Legal & Paralegal Professionals

  • Law firms (corporate, criminal, civil, IP)
  • Corporate legal departments
  • Government & public sector
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Courts & judicial systems
  • Compliance departments in finance, healthcare, and tech

5. Career Growth & Pay Potential

  • Lawyers typically earn higher salaries, especially in corporate, patent, or specialized law
  • Paralegals have stable career paths with opportunities for specialization or management
  • Certifications (e.g., Certified Paralegal, advanced law degrees, bar licensure) can boost career prospects

6. Who Should Choose These Careers?

Lawyers are ideal for people who:

  • Enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Can handle high responsibility and pressure
  • Are passionate about advocacy and justice

Paralegals are ideal for people who:

  • Enjoy research, organization, and attention to detail
  • Want to work in the legal field without a law degree
  • Are comfortable supporting attorneys and managing legal documentation


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