Legal & Paralegal jobs

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Tampa, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Company: Black &a...
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Tampa, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Company: Black &a...
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Tampa, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Company: Black &a...
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Tampa, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Company: Black &a...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Cary, NC, US Tampa, FL, US Company: Black &...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Cary, NC, US Tampa, FL, US Company: Black &...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Columbus, OH, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Cary, NC, US Tampa, FL, US Company: Black &...
This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with experience in derivatives and capital markets who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. As a member of BMO's Derivatives Legal Group within the Capit...
Dayton, OH Full time R118118 Do you enjoy having a consultative approach towards sales and driving revenue? Do you enjoy collaborating with Account Managers to deliver on common goals? This is a Hybrid role requiring Mon...
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and...
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position is based in our Clayton, MO office, located wi...
Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Journeyman Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Mid-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Journeym...
Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Junior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Junior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Junior to...
Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Senior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – Senior to...
Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – SME Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Expert-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Law Clerk/Attorney (LC/A) – SME to suppo...
Paralegal (PL) – Journeyman Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Mid-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Paralegal (PL) – Journeyman to support mission-...
Legislative/Legal Research Lead (LRL) – Junior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Junior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Legislative/Legal Researc...
Legislative/Legal Research Lead (LRL) – Journeyman Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Mid-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Legislative/Legal Resear...
Legislative/Legal Research Lead (LRL) – Senior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Legislative/Legal Researc...
Legislative/Legal Research Lead (LRL) – SME Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Expert-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Legislative/Legal Research L...
Paralegal (PL) – Junior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Junior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Paralegal (PL) – Junior to support mission-criti...
Paralegal (PL) – Senior Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Senior-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Paralegal (PL) – Senior to support mission-criti...
Paralegal (PL) – SME Work Location:  Washington, DC Employment Type:  Full-Time, Expert-Level Department:  Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Paralegal (PL) – SME to support mission-critical op...
Industrial Account Manager Req ID: 50794 Date: Sep 3, 2026 Location: West Columbia, SC, US, 29169 Company: Sonepar Brand: Capital Electric There's a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital Electric is more than a jo...
Req ID: RQ227275 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: Functional Experts Skills: Collaboration,Deliverables Management,Fraud Detecti...
Summary This position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics. The Rehabilitation Counselor in this assignment serves as the Coordinat...
Description We are looking for an experienced attorney to support complex commercial matters across global operations and supply chain functions within an established in-house team. This Long-term Contract position will...
Job Description New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency p...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support legal and administrative operations for a 6-week assignment in downtown Baltimore. This contract role is expected to last approxi...
Responsibilities: Oversees and/or performs a range of diverse administrative activities for a manager or group of managers in an assigned functional area. Serves as a central point of liaison with other functional areas...

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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