Legal & Paralegal jobs

Requisition ID: 182040 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering Department: Estimating Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Industrial & Wa...
Requisition ID: 182038 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering Department: Estimating Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Industrial & Wa...
Financial Litigation Unit Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Legal As a Financial Litigation Unit Paralegal, you will apply investigative, analytical, and legal research skills to support the e...
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, Missouri office, loca...
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We are seeking a talented and ambitious BDM to join our Enterprise team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and executing sales strategies for the Industrial Manufacturing sector. This positi...
Description We are looking for an accomplished personal injury trial attorney to join a legal team in Phoenix, Arizona. This opportunity is suited for a plaintiff-side litigator with a strong courtroom background and a r...
Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logi...
Summary The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) are positions within the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Buffalo Regional Office. This VRC position will be assigned to the Integrated Disability Evaluation...
Summary The Legal Administrative Specialist (Contact Representation) serves as a member of the public Contact Team, located in the Veteran Service Center. The incumbent will provide specific information and comprehensive...
Pay: $24.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts Benefit package includes: Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insuran...
Wage - $28.43 per hour with opportunities for overtime and bonuses. Schedule - Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday - Friday Our staff also enjoy these benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance Shor...
Admissions Counselor Job Department/School University Admissions FT/PT/Temp Full time Location Garden City, N.Y. Admissions Counselor (two positions) University Admissions JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for re...
Job Title: Corporate Counsel Pay Information: Exempt E18 - $123,700 - $171,000 per year Location: Remote first work environment with occasional travel and in office meetings. Application Process: Please submit a two-page...
Title: Counsel, Global Trade Compliance We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's chal...
Title: Counsel, Global Trade Compliance We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's chal...
Remote ND Grafton 58237 Part time R00000070642 This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing a...
Tacoma WA 98433 PFC Washington Camp Murray Remote WA Oak Harbor 98277 Remote WA Yakima 98901 Marysville WA 98271 PFC Marysville UASR Spokane WA 99205 PFC Spokane USNR Part time R00000070641 This position will provide cov...
Summary You will serve as a Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger for the Bureau of Land Management Pecos District in Carlsbad, NM. This position protects public lands, resources, and visitors by enforcing Federal laws and...
Description The Fraud Operations Site Leader - Irving TX is a new role, in our new office in Irving, TX. This leader oversee Fraud Operations colleagues and processes in the Irving Site. The leader will build and manage...
?The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, seeks an energetic, highly organized, and proactive professional to join its headquarters office in Arlington, Virginia, as a Legal Administrative Assistant....
Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - Legal Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III. This pivotal role suppo...
Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - Legal Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III. This pivotal role suppo...
Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - Legal Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III. This pivotal role suppo...
Description We are looking for a Paralegal to support legal matters within a healthcare organization. This Long-term Contract position focuses on estate-related work, including probate and legacy administration, while al...
Description 90% Remote Litigation Paralegal Our client, a boutique civil litigation/construction defect law firm in the North Denver, is seeking a full-time paralegal for its busy civil litigation practice. The Civil Lit...
Description Legal Assistant Our leading law firm client is seeking a polished and highly organized Legal Assistant to support attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other professionals in its Aspen office. Responsi...
Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - Legal Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III. This pivotal role suppo...
Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing litigation support tasks, maintaining organized case act...
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrator to support contract-related operations and help ensure a smooth experience for clients and internal stakeholders in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term 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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