Legal & Paralegal jobs

LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST Date: Jun 9, 2026 Req ID: 57888 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: DFA - OFC OF CHILD SUPPORT ENF Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137 Position Number: 22076944 County: Pulaski Postin...
Job No: 541539 Work Type: Full-time Location: REMOTE OPTIONS,CHANDLER Categories: Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL Job Location: Child and Family Protection Div...
This position will be posted until filled. The first review of applications will be June 22nd, 2026. Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: Resume -Please include dates of e...
As a Rehabilitation Counselor at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), you will play an essential role in guiding individuals on their journey toward recovery and reintegration. Working in a collaborative, perso...
Summary This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Accounting/Commercial L...
Become a part of our caring community The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data req...
Provide mechanical support service in response to operational changes resulting from malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or other modification of existing mechanical systems and/or equipment. At Butterball, w...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
Description and Responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, y...
The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker provides individual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker supports st...
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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing ple...
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growt...
Senior Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team.  This position is a key role...
Courtroom Presentation Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal   As a Courtroom Presentation Specialist, for CGS, you will be responsible for providing litigation support services to clients. T...
Litigation Support Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Litigation Support As a Litigation Support Specialist, you will provide a variety of direct assistance to USAO personnel, AUSAs, legal assis...
Paralegal II Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team.  This position is a key role related to supporting...
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on re...
Position Summary... Walmart is seeking a visionary and highly strategic Group Director, Product Management - Global Fraud, Identity & Account Protection to define and lead the future of trust, safety, and commerce ac...
Senior Legal Counsel Country/Region: US Location: Northville, MI, US Req ID 88291 | Northville, Michigan (US-MI), United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC The Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment Law is resp...
Description Robert Half Legal is partnering with a high-growth restaurant hospitality group located in Chicago who is seeking to hire a Corporate Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their in-house le...
Description We are looking for an experienced legal operations and paralegal specialist to support litigation matters and strengthen day-to-day legal processes for an organization. This Long-term Contract position offers...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a trusts and estates practice in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on guiding estate and trust matters from initiation through completion, with s...
Description We are looking for an experienced (2+ yrs) Spanish-Bilingual Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team FULLY ON-SITE in Hackensack, New Jersey. This Contract position is ideal for someone with experience a...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy family law practice in Nashua, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to assist with case coordination, c...

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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