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 25,253 law jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $56,670 to $194,268 per year. Attorney, Associate Attorney, and Legal Assistant currently have the most job openings.
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Updated Jun 03, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Attorney
United States
$125,395
per year
Associate Attorney
United States
$127,686
per year
Legal Assistant
United States
$22.67
per hour
Compliance Officer
United States
$78,221
per year
Paralegal
United States
$66,564
per year
Litigation Attorney
United States
$148,697
per year
Counsel
United States
$151,744
per year
Litigation Paralegal
United States
$72,898
per year
Senior Counsel
United States
$194,268
per year
Associate General Counsel
United States
$185,469
per year
Senior Attorney
United States
$140,737
per year
Litigation Associate
United States
$162,867
per year
Surveillance Investigator
United States
$24.45
per hour
Staff Attorney
United States
$85,898
per year
Personal Injury Paralegal
United States
$98,512
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 111 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 32% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 4,055 jobsAverage pay
United States
$125,395 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 83 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 30% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,265 jobsAverage pay
United States
$127,686 per yearSkills
- Writing skills
- Research
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Law office
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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 93 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,651 jobsAverage pay
United States
$22.67 per hourSkills
- Legal research
- Organizational skills
- LexisNexis
- English
- Microsoft 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 44 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 23% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,478 jobsAverage pay
United States
$78,221 per yearSkills
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial services
- Risk management
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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 106 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.
See 2,368 jobsAverage pay
United States
$66,564 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 77 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,073 jobsAverage pay
United States
$148,697 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 64 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,859 jobsAverage pay
United States
$151,744 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 108 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 24% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,180 jobsAverage pay
United States
$72,898 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.
Senior Counsel jobs take 2 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 47% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 919 jobsAverage pay
United States
$194,268 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.
Associate General Counsel jobs take 24 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 806 jobsAverage pay
United States
$185,469 per yearSkills
- Law office
- Legal drafting
- General counsel
- Litigation
- Communication skills
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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.
Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 756 jobsAverage pay
United States
$140,737 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 157 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 738 jobsAverage pay
United States
$162,867 per yearSkills
- Litigation
- Writing skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Law office
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Surveillance Investigator
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Surveillance investigators gather evidence using surveillance techniques, document findings for cases, utilize camera equipment and maintain reports. Attention to detail, strong observational skills and integrity are essential in this role.
Surveillance Investigator jobs take 25 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 46% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 709 jobsAverage pay
United States
$24.45 per hourSkills
- Surveillance
- Law enforcement
- Military
- Loss prevention
- Typing
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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 41 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 702 jobsAverage pay
United States
$85,898 per yearSkills
- Immigration law
- Bilingual
- English
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
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Personal Injury Paralegal
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Personal injury paralegals assist attorneys in litigating personal injury cases by gathering evidence and preparing documents. Key skills for this role include legal research proficiency, organization and a solid understanding of personal injury law.
Personal Injury Paralegal jobs take 76 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 21% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 694 jobsAverage pay
United States
$98,512 per yearSkills
- Personal injury law
- Bilingual
- Paralegal experience
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office