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Summary Serves as the Commissary Contractor Monitor in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to Conduct quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance duties of spe...
Description Position Summary The Contract Technical Specialist will be responsible for performing detailed contract reviews of customer quotations and orders and will ensure compliance with the assistance of functional d...
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protect...
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Director, Contracts is responsible for managing and leading the contract management and oversight process of major Federal, State and commercial contracts with various agen...
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Director, Contracts is responsible for managing and leading the contract management and oversight process of major Federal, State and commercial contracts with various agen...
Qorvo\'s Federal Contracts team is part of the Legal Department and provides subject matter expertise on all aspects of complying with US Government and Prime Contractor requirements under the FAR and DFAR. This position...
NY HELP Yes Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of Title Addictions Counselor 2 (Creedmoor ATC) (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Pr...
Medication Counselor About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of h...
Job Title: Sr Legal Operations Associate - Contracts & Legal Operations Management Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is hybrid and full-time Why Imperative Care? Do y...
Commercial Card Senior Fraud Analyst (2nd shift) Phoenix, Arizona To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age. Acknowledge Refer a friend To proceed with your application, you must be at least...
Academic SEEK Student Support Counselor Lead-HEA (SEEK) GENERAL DUTIES The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) Program and the College Discovery (CD) Program are the two CUNY higher e...
Academic SEEK Student Support Counselor (HEOa) (SEEK Program) POSITION DETAILS SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a higher education opportunity program established at the senior CUNY colleges to pr...
Adult Employment Counselor Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Annual Salary:$48,317 Are you passionate about helping others and ready to contribute to your community? If so, the Full-Time Employment Counselo...
Account Executive This position is responsible for developing account plans for new and/or existing small to mid-sized corporate accounts in an assigned territory. Prospects new customers and new business at existing cus...
Legal Secretary 7-9 - Financial Crimes Division Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5174148 ) Apply ? Legal Secretary 7-9 - Financial Crimes Division Salary $23.22 - $32.20 Hourly Locati...
Vocational Rehab Counselor Date Posted: Dec 17, 2025 Requisition ID: 469515 Location: South Bend, IN, US, 46628 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers...
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1323108 Overview The Vermont Intelligence Center is hiring a Criminal Intelligence Analyst to...
Reference #: REQ_0000030764 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...
The Employment Counselor - Veteran Representative provides intensive services and facilitates placements to meet the employment and training needs of veterans - prioritizing service to special disabled veterans, other di...
Staff Assistant - Staff Counselor -10 month (2 Positions) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Staff Counselor is responsible for providing counseling for individuals, couples, and groups, assessments and evaluations, crisis...
The Department of Labor Relations (DLR) is a neutral agency charged with administering the Commonwealth's collective bargaining statutes. The Department exercises jurisdiction over public sector employers In Massachusett...
The Department of Labor Relations (DLR) is a neutral agency charged with administering the Commonwealth's collective bargaining statutes. The Department exercises jurisdiction over public sector employers In Massachusett...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking to hire a temporary contractor to provide support to the Office of Statistics and Evaluation (OSE) to support statewide implementation of cross-cutting appro...
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work he...
Single or Dual Craft General Industrial Mechanic Date: 17 Dec 2025 Posting End Date: Location: St. Louis, MO, US, 63111 Company: ICL Specialty Products Inc As the Single Craft (electrical or mechanical) or Dual Craft Gen...
Industriemechaniker Instandhaltung / Industrial Mechanic (Maintenance) (m/w/d) Standort: Albertshausen, Bayern, DE Vertragsart: Unbefristet Funktion: Wartung & Instandhaltung Veröffentlicht am: 17.12.2025 Aufgaben Ve...
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work he...
POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision for a specific work shift of all waste handling activities - including the sampling, analysis processing, documentation and disposition - which are...
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary syst...
Description This position will offer you the opportunity to work with others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems. Under the directi...

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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