Legal & Paralegal jobs

Date Posted: 2025-12-05 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status...
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Industrial Sales Representative for a direct-hire (permanent) position with one of our partners in the St. Louis, MO area. This role offers the opportunity to drive new busines...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
We are Wolverine Power Systems, a leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals. Powering Michigan since 1997, we pride ourselves on an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding...
Job Title: Plumbing Designer ( Commercial / Industrial Facilities ) Location: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Direct Hire For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenk...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
JOB SUMMARY: Leads multiple, concurrent initiatives providing analytical decision-making support for Universal Kids Resort leadership to drive significant value through increased efficiency or incremental revenue and pos...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Description Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Heavy Gauge Belt Splicers for projects located in the Portland, OR area . This is a full time opportunity, and the pay rate is $22-30/hour...
IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! - APPLY TODAY!!! Starting Pay Rate $37.09/hr + .75 shift bonus with possible OT potential Shift: Rotating For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producin...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Sales Representatives initiate and manage relationships with customers and serve as the point of contact for the Company. This position will be responsible for developing Wood coating sales in a specific geographic terri...
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...
Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offe...
Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offe...
Salary: $31.35 Hourly $3,000 Sign on Bonus Up to $7/hr in premiums available Off shift pay differentials available $35 monthly cell phone allowance $575 annual tool allowance All extra schooling, training, or classes wil...
Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative...
Reference #: 35573 Responsibilities Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor. Depe...
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Achieve or exceed sales budget. Achieve or exceed margin contribution budget. Maintain expenses at or below budget. Increase gallon growth. Grow opportunity account sales. Collect reliable...
Job Title: Plumbing Designer ( Commercial / Industrial Facilities ) Location: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Direct Hire For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko...
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping i...
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Job Details: $50...
POSITION SUMMARY: The HazMat Industrial Services Operator Driver/Technician will be responsible for proper transportation of various waste streams at various generator sites. Perform the operational functions relating to...
POSITION SUMMARY: The HazMat Industrial Services Operator Driver/Technician will be responsible for proper transportation of various waste streams at various generator sites. Perform the operational functions relating to...
2nd Shift - Maintenance Electrician Shift/Pay/Additional Information: Direct Hire Shift: 2nd (4:00 pm - 2:00 am) 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:00 pm). Expect to work 5 or 6 days a week, totaling 60 hours or more, with overtime...
Description Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced manufacturing facilities that will transform production at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary...
Description Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic...

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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