15 careers in law hiring now
Law encompasses rules governing society, ensuring justice and order. Legal professionals advise, represent, and advocate for clients in various legal matters. Strong analytical and research skills are essential.
The 25,435 law jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $58,501 to $196,386 per year. Attorney, Associate Attorney, and Compliance Officer currently have the most job openings.
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Updated Oct 26, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Attorney
United States
$126,058
per year
Associate Attorney
United States
$124,377
per year
Compliance Officer
United States
$80,628
per year
Legal Assistant
United States
$22.93
per hour
Paralegal
United States
$67,309
per year
Litigation Attorney
United States
$147,460
per year
Counsel
United States
$153,418
per year
Litigation Paralegal
United States
$72,922
per year
Senior Counsel
United States
$195,603
per year
Associate General Counsel
United States
$196,386
per year
Compliance Manager
United States
$100,943
per year
Staff Attorney
United States
$86,391
per year
Senior Attorney
United States
$147,633
per year
Litigation Associate
United States
$159,827
per year
Corporate Counsel
United States
$170,273
per year
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Attorney
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Attorneys provide legal counsel and representation to clients. They research laws and advocate for clients in court. Strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and legal expertise are crucial for success.
Attorney jobs take 89 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 33% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$126,058 per yearSkills
- Writing skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Communication skills
- Litigation
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Associate Attorney
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Associate Attorneys assist in legal research, draft documents, and represent clients under guidance. Skills in legal writing, research, and courtroom procedures are essential.
Associate Attorney jobs take 87 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 32% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$124,377 per yearSkills
- Writing skills
- Research
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Law office
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Compliance Officer
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Compliance Officers ensure organizational adherence to laws, conduct audits, and develop policies. Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, analytical skills, and attention to detail are vital for safeguarding compliance.
Compliance Officer jobs take 52 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$80,628 per yearSkills
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial services
- Risk management
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Legal Assistant
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Legal Assistants conduct legal research, prepare documents, and support attorneys in case management. Expertise in legal procedures, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.
Legal Assistant jobs take 92 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 17% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$22.93 per hourSkills
- Legal research
- Organizational skills
- LexisNexis
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Paralegal
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Paralegals assist lawyers, manage legal documents, and conduct research. Strong understanding of legal procedures, attention to detail, and organizational skills are crucial.
Paralegal jobs take 105 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 22% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$67,309 per yearSkills
- Paralegal experience
- Communication skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Litigation
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Litigation Attorney
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Litigation Attorneys manage legal disputes, prepare court documents, and represent clients. A Juris Doctor degree, experience in trial proceedings, and strong advocacy skills are required.
Litigation Attorney jobs take 88 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 40% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$147,460 per yearSkills
- Litigation
- Writing skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Communication skills
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Counsel
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Legal counsel provides guidance to organizations on compliance, risk management and strategic initiatives. They represent clients in negotiations and disputes. Strong legal expertise, analytical skills and communication abilities are essential in this role.
Counsel jobs take 72 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 38% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$153,418 per yearSkills
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Legal research
- Analysis skills
- English
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Litigation Paralegal
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Litigation paralegals assist attorneys with trial preparation, document management, organizing case files and conducting research. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and legal knowledge are essential in this role.
Litigation Paralegal jobs take 89 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 24% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$72,922 per yearSkills
- Litigation
- Paralegal experience
- Communication skills
- Legal drafting
- Law office
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Senior Counsel
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Senior counsel provides high-level legal advice, manages complex cases and compliance issues, leads legal teams and ensures strategic alignment. Strong leadership, legal expertise and effective communication are essential in this role.
Currently, 42% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$195,603 per yearSkills
- Law office
- Legal drafting
- Communication skills
- Litigation
- Legal counsel
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Associate General Counsel
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Associate general counsels provide legal advice to organizations, manage contracts and compliance, and support senior counsels in complex legal matters. Strong legal expertise, analytical skills and effective communication are essential in this role.
Currently, 37% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$196,386 per yearSkills
- Law office
- Legal drafting
- General counsel
- Litigation
- Communication skills
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Compliance Manager
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Compliance managers oversee compliance programs, manage risk, ensure adherence to laws and develop training and audit processes. Strong leadership skills, regulatory knowledge and analytical abilities are essential for success.
Compliance Manager jobs take 59 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 23% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$100,943 per yearSkills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Business development
- Communication skills
- English
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Staff Attorney
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Staff attorneys provide legal services within organizations, advise on compliance and risk management and handle various legal issues internally. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of legal principles and effective communication are essential in this role.
Staff Attorney jobs take 54 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 41% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$86,391 per yearSkills
- Immigration law
- Bilingual
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- English
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Senior Attorney
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Senior attorneys lead legal strategies, mentor junior staff and represent clients in high-stakes cases. Key skills for this role include extensive legal experience, strong litigation skills and a deep knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
Senior Attorney jobs take 38 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 35% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$147,633 per yearSkills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Litigation
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Litigation Associate
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Litigation associates conduct legal research, draft pleadings and assist in trial preparation for litigation cases. Key skills for this role include analytical thinking, excellent writing abilities and knowledge of court procedures.
Litigation Associate jobs take 88 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 31% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$159,827 per yearSkills
- Litigation
- Writing skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Law office
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Corporate Counsel
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Corporate counsel provides legal advice to corporations, manages contracts and disputes, mitigates risks and represents interests. Strong legal expertise, negotiation skills and effective communication are essential for success.
Corporate Counsel jobs take 32 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 31% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$170,273 per year