Legal & Paralegal jobs

Legal Secretary 135730 Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Chicago, IL. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for thre...
Description We are looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to support commercial contracting activities in Buffalo, New York. This position plays a key role in shaping, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range...
Description We are looking for an experienced In House Counsel to join a leading aerospace organization in East Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will provide practical legal guidance on complex commercial matters...
Job Description The Public Advocate, an independently elected public official, serves as a direct link between city government and residents, acting as a "watchdog" for New Yorkers. The Public Advocate is a non-voting me...
Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support legal records and administrative operations for our client in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position focuses on handling court-related documen...
Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm...
Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm...
Job Description ABOUT THE OFFICE: THE OFFICE OF THE ASSIGNED COUNSEL PLAN: Pursuant to Article 18B of the County Law, the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) has been providing quality legal services to indigent persons since 19...
Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solution...
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the...
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the...
Overview Enterprise Mobility's Corporate Legal Group has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel to join our Litigation and Corporate Records team. In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice and practi...
Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! As part of Cedars-Sinai's mission to advance innovation and improve patient care, Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures identifies, develops, and invests in Cedars-Sinai inven...
Description Our client, an innovative technology company, is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to provide short-term support to its Privacy, Product, and Marketing Legal team with the processing and coordination of D...
Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Tax Counsel, Compensation, Benefits and U.S. Information Reporting, located in Houston, Texas, through August 28th, 2026, at 11:59 p...
About the role and team We have an outstanding opportunity for an inspirational leader to join the Core Technologies Legal team supporting Uber's core technology platforms and services. You'll be working with a team of a...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-653: Music Law and Practice. This course introduces students to the legal, analytical, and client management skills required to serve clients in all areas of the musi...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-861: Law, Leadership, and Ethics in Sport. This course focuses on rules and laws in sports as they relate to sports organizations, and how labor law, antitrust, and e...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-764: International Business Transactions. This course surveys legal aspects of international trade and investment transactions, including tax considerations. Candidat...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-607: Gifts Wills and Trusts. This course focuses on the gratuitous transfer of wealth, especially in the familial @context from one generation to the next. It analyze...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-683: Fact Investigation and Discovery. This experiential course introduces students to a practice-oriented approach to interviewing and counseling clients and engagin...
USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-709: Contract Drafting and Negotiation. This experiential course teaches students the fundamentals of contract drafting and negotiation, key skills for any transactio...
Job Description About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disa...
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13635911 Legal Administrative Assistant - General Counsel Department: General Counsel Administrative...
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Legal Administrative Assistant reports to the Supervisor, Legal Support COE and is responsible for providing and coordinating administrative support to an assig...
Job Description At the Bronx District Attorney's Office, we believe that the future of public service is built through meaningful opportunities to learn, lead, and serve. Our Summer Legal Internship Program is designed t...
Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time  Department: Legal CGS seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and legal staff. The Paralegal will conduct legal research, manage case fi...
Change the world. Love your job. About the job: North Texas 300mm Industrial Engineering (IE) group is seeking an accomplished Industrial Systems Engineer to join our team. The hired candidate will be part of the APF Eng...
Rate: $32 USD per hour Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry lea...

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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