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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley http://www.lshv.org Job Type: Paralegal - Yonkers, NY Schedule Type: Full-Time About Us For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high...
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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