Legal & Paralegal jobs

Case Administrator (Legal Services/Administrative Support) Location: Miami, FL, United States Date Posted:May 6, 2026 The American Arbitration Association is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and considers all employee...
Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/wie. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This posit...
Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS...
Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilit...
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13561950 The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Distinguishing Features of Work This is pr...
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55000648 Date: May 6, 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\manag...
Summary Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal department for CSOSA and Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), providing a full range of legal advisory and representational services to support CSOSAs mission, goals an...
Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS...
Job Description TASK FORCE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS JOB TITLE: One (1) Attorney CONTROL CODE: IGR-26-02 SUMMARY: The Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB'...
Description We are looking for a Family Law Attorney to join a services firm on a contract basis, supporting a growing volume of family law matters in California. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who is comforta...
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Description We are looking for a skilled Labor and Employment Attorney to provide comprehensive legal support to clients on a variety of workplace matters. Office is located in Baltimore County, and this is a HYBRID oppo...
Job # 202600091 Criminal District Attorney : The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office has immediate openings for Entry Level and Experienced Criminal Prosecutors. : - Represent The State of Texas in all mat...
JOB VACANCY NOTICE JOB NUMBER : 26-039-3545 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled STARTING SALARY RANGE : $91,147-$102,540 annually, plus excellent benefits POSITION TITLE : Trial Attorney II DEPARTMENT : Chief Disciplinary Co...
Summary The Office of Tribal justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Ameri...
Description We are looking for an accomplished Tax Attorney to join a dynamic law firm in Buffalo, New York. This role offers the chance to guide clients through complex tax issues tied to corporate transactions, long-ra...
Description We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a respected workers' compensation defense practice in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated legal specialist who values a...
Description We are looking for an early-career Attorney/Lawyer to join a legal team in Baltimore, Maryland, supporting a broad range of transactional matters. This opportunity is well suited for someone with foundational...
Description Conflicts Attorney (Chicago Loop - Hybrid) A respected, mid-to-large law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney who enjoys collabora...
Description We are looking for an experienced Texas Attorney/Lawyer to manage a busy civil litigation caseload. This Long-term Contract position is suited for a detail-oriented legal specialist who can assess liability,...
Ethics Attorney Date: May 6, 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\management/for\j...
Description Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Estate Planning Associate for a successful trusts, estates, and tax planning boutique law firm in San Francisco's Financial District (near BART). This is a great opportunity...
Attorney I Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/jobs/newprint/5328375 ) Apply ? Attorney I Salary $78,280.00 Annually Location IN 46203, IN Job Type Full Time Job Number 09829 Department Marion Cou...
Summary The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United Stat...
Summary This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS). We are seeking a procurement law attorney to serve as the DOL's...
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Job Description About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every...
Summary Join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Human Rights Violator Law Division (HRVLD) as Counsel, and leverage your legal experience to pursue accountabil...
Case Administrator (Legal Services/Administrative Support) Location: Charlotte, NC, United States Date Posted:May 6, 2026 The American Arbitration Association is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and considers all empl...

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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