Summary The Legal Administrative Specialist (Public Contact Representative (PCR)) (Bilingual- Spanish) provides Veterans, their dependents, and survivors with information, advice and assistance regarding the availability...
Experience Required 0 to 2 years Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree Expected Start Date 09/07/2026 Compensation $39,000.00 / yearly Hours Per Week 37.5 Number Of Positions 2 Job Description Job Summary This pos...
Experience Required 0 to 2 years Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree Expected Start Date 09/07/2026 Compensation $39,000.00 / yearly Hours Per Week 37.5 Number Of Positions 2 Job Description Job Summary This pos...
Job Description The Administrative Support Worker is responsible for assisting management with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, ordering, data entry, filing, etc. The Administrative Support Worker will...
Part time hourly Far Rockaway, NY, US Queens, NY, US Salary: $18.00 Hourly About Us: New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic pro...
Description This position is located in either Columbus, OH or Akron, OH. Summary:The Operations Manager- Fraud Recovery is responsible for the management of all operations activities for a specified industry grouping or...
Description This position is located in either Columbus, OH or Akron, OH. Summary:The Operations Manager- Fraud Recovery is responsible for the management of all operations activities for a specified industry grouping or...
Job Title Legal Operations Program Manager Job Description Summary The Legal Operations Program Manager leads and coordinates the global programs, projects, and cross-functional initiatives that keep the Legal Operations...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support residential real estate transactions in Glens Falls, New York. This role focuses on preparing closing documentation, coordinating scheduling activitie...
Overview Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0mill...
New York, New York Job Description Pillsbury is seeking a Corporate/Securities Paralegal with 7 to 10 years of experience to join its New York, Washington DC, or Northern Virgina office. The ideal candidate will have exp...
Overview: Responsible for supporting a variety of functions including, but not limited to, handling accounts in the legal process, repossession, foreclosure or bankruptcy processing. Serves as a key contact for both inte...
Position number: K0050320 Location of Employment: 27th Judicial District, Hutchinson, Kansas Position/Salary and Benefits: Trial Court Clerk II, Grade 18, $18.57 hourly $19.23 at 6 months of successful performance $20.68...
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed princi...
Description Robert Half is staffing for a Corporate Paralegal opportunity with a growing corporate legal department in Parsippany, New Jersey. This position is ideal for an experienced legal professional with a backgroun...
Description A prestigious Law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join its Delaware team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated paralegal to work alongside leading attorneys...
Description Startup company looking to hire a skilled Commercial and Product Counsel Attorney in San Francisco, California. This position supports a growing company providing practical legal guidance across contracts, pr...
Description A well-established real estate and property management organization is seeking an In-House Attorney to serve as the primary legal resource for landlord-tenant matters across a large residential portfolio. Thi...
Description We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide a balanced mix of legal and administrative support for a government organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite a...
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is currently seeking a Counsel track attorney to join the Business Litigation Practice Group in the New York office.Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience represe...
About Us For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure pre...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Tampa, Florida on a Contract basis. This opportunity supports two partners whose work spans commercial and real estate disputes, constr...
Description Robert Half is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for an organized candidate who can manage legal and a...
Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Intellectual Property Attorney US-PA-Coopersburg Job ID: 2024-3954 # of Openings: 1 Category: Legal Corporate Headquarters Overview Lutron is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Proper...
JOB DESCRIPTION Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, along with other areas generally spanning across the company. Provide legal counsel and direction to various major o...
Summary With an emphasis on high ethical standards, excellence in public service and the delivery of superlative advice and counsel, DOI Solicitor's Office performs the legal work for the U.S. Department of the Interior,...
Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Incumbents will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Troop Support, a Major Subordinate Command, l...
Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Incumbents will serve as the Attorney-Adviser (General) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Disposition Services, a Major Subordinate Co...
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ATLANTA, GA, USA Full time R0158254 About NCR VOYIX NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-t...
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