Legal & Paralegal jobs

Title: (NEX LITTLE CREEK) - SALES ASSOCIATE - LAWN & GARDEN Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Job Number: 260002M4 Job Summary: As a sales associate you will be the face of our company You get to highli...
NY HELP No Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of Title Addictions Counselor Assistant, G-11 (Kingsboro ATC) Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 11 Bargaining Unit ISU - Insti...
NY HELP Yes Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of Title Addictions Counselor 1 (Creedmoor ATC) (Evenings) (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 16 Bargaining Unit PS...
At Johnson & Johnson,?we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a?world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,?where treatments are smarter and les...
Description ?? Corporate Paralegal | Data & Legal Operations Focus ?? Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: 4 Days In Office / 1 Day Remote) ?? Corporate Legal Department | High Visibility Role Robert Half Legal is partnering with a...
Summary Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) provide and coordinate a wide range of rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services to disabled veterans and other eligible individuals. The purpose, object...
Summary The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program provides services and assistance necessary to enable eligible Veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities to achieve maximum independence in da...
Description One of our best Am Law clients- a firm in Costa Mesa - is seeking a litigation legal assistant to add to their commercial litigation team. Our 6 prior legal assistants we've placed rave about the firm! Perks...
Description We are looking for an experienced and dependable Legal Secretary to support daily office operations in Wisconsin. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing front-desk re...
Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support estate and trust administration matters in Princeton, New Jersey. This role works closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and outside advisors to k...
NYBG J ob Description Title Reports t o Associate General Counsel Senior Vice President for Legal Services and General Counsel The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its miss...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support labor and employment matters for a prominent aviation organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This contract position with permanent potential focuses on rev...
Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This Contract position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage detailed legal administra...
Job Title: Law Clerk I Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local The Opport...
Job Description As a Senior Trademark Paralegal, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on cutting-edge ma...
Grand Rapids, MI, USA | Ability to obtain clearance | Full Time SGI Global is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II (Litigation Support) to provide litigation support services in support of the U.S. Attorney's Office (U...
Description We are looking for a Legal Assistant, Litigation to support a busy insurance defense practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal setting and can manage deadlines, court filings,...
Robert Half Wellesley Hills, MA 13h ago
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a legal team in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. This role will provide dedicated support to an attorney handling probate, trust, estate, and relate...
Job Title: Courtroom Presentation Specialist Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Tra...
Make banking a Fifth Third better®We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: The Fraud Analyst I is a cross fu...
Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a respected law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. This position supports attorneys handling litigation, transactional matters, or a combination of both, an...
Job Title: Courtroom Presentation Specialist Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Tra...
Job Posting End Date: August 10 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employe...
Job Posting End Date: August 10 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employe...
Description ?? Head of Legal, North America ?? ?? Greater Nashville Area (Hybrid: 4 Days In Office / 1 Day Remote) ?? $160,000-$170,000 Base + 20% Bonus ?? Relocation Assistance Available ?? Director-Level Role with Exec...
Job Posting End Date: August 10 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employe...
Description ?? Now Hiring: Senior Corporate Legal Professional (Non-Litigation) ?? Winston-Salem, NC | HYBRID role - 3 in office days and 2 work from home days A respected business law group is adding a senior-level corp...
Job Posting End Date: August 10 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employe...
Description We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join a real estate property and facilities management organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a legal specia...
Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Corporate Counsel US-PA-Coopersburg Job ID: 2025-4909 # of Openings: 1 Category: Legal Corporate Headquarters Overview Lutron Electronics, a privately held large international technology a...

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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