Legal & Paralegal jobs

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Intellectual Property Attorney US-PA-Coopersburg Job ID: 2024-3954 Type: Regular Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Legal Corporate Headquarters Overview Lutron is seeking a highly motivat...
Description Robert Half is partnering with a large financial institution that is in search of a skilled Spanish Language Attorney to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This is a fully remote role where you ca...
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a U.S. licensed Patent Litigation Attorney for a fully remote, 3+ month position with our clie...
Description We are looking for an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our team on a short-term, 10 hour basis in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in immigration law to provi...
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13479246 \ JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Assistant County Attorney Pay Grade: 110 Department: County Attorn...
The Douglas County Attorney's Office is hiring a full-time Assistant County Attorney. This position involves a variety of legal work, including criminal, social services, and civil cases for the county attorney s office....
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64003921 Date: Jan 29, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\operations/human\resource\mana...
Attorney 4 Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5217234 ) Apply ? Attorney 4 Salary $31.01 - $60.84 Hourly Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number MHA 012926 ERG Departmen...
Enforcement Attorney Date Posted: Jan 29, 2026 Requisition ID: 471551 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in...
Research Attorney Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5217963 ) Apply ? Research Attorney Salary $65,713.00 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Unclassified Job Number 0317-01-2026 De...
Job Description The Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (LPCU) represents the Agency in litigation and provides legal counsel to the majority of program areas within the New York City Department of Social Services/Hum...
Attorney Job details Posted 27 January 2026 Location Redmond, WA Job @type Permanent Reference 991307 Job description Job Title: Business Attorney Duration : 12+ Months Location: Redmond, WA Purpose of the Team: The main...
Attorney II Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/5215194 ) Apply ? Attorney II Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Appointed Job Number 26-035...
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- FISCAL ADMINISTRATOR IV - 21000586 Date: Jan 29, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( http://www.dms.myflorid...
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterpris...
NY HELP No Agency Attorney General, Office of the Title Attorney: Labor Bureau's Criminal Enforcement Section (3852) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresente...
NY HELP No Agency Attorney General, Office of the Title Attorney: Trusts & Estates Section, Charities Bureau (3851) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unreprese...
We are seeking a motivated Personal Injury Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and have a strong interest in repres...
Summary As a Counsel (Attorney-Advisor), you will perform legal work which influences the operation of financial institutions or internal OCC operations. You will also serve as a full performance level attorney who will...
Summary The Civil Fraud Section represents the United States in federal district courts in civil matters concerning fraud against the government as well as areas including conflict of interest and financial fraud. The la...
Job Family: Banking and Finance Req ID: 493179 Counsel - FinanceAttorney Special Law Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combinin...
Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to support legal operations within a non-profit organization. This long-term contract position is based in Oakbrook, Illinois, and offers an opportun...
Avient is seeking a Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property to perform a range of activities in support of the company's legal and intellectual property (IP) global operations including: providing paralegal support for g...
Amentum is seeking a Senior Paralegal to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Senior Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomin...
Amentum is seeking a Senior Paralegal to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Senior Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomin...
Job Description Amentum is seeking Paralegals to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomi...
Job Description Amentum is seeking Paralegals to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomi...
Job Description Amentum is seeking Paralegals to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomi...
Job Description Amentum is seeking Paralegals to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomi...
Job Description Amentum is seeking Paralegals to assist with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA/Downwinders) claims team. The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incomi...

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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