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 25,501 law jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $57,458 to $194,974 per year. Attorney, Associate Attorney, and Compliance Officer currently have the most job openings.
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Updated Jul 25, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Attorney
United States
$125,523
per year
Associate Attorney
United States
$129,681
per year
Compliance Officer
United States
$78,848
per year
Legal Assistant
United States
$22.92
per hour
Paralegal
United States
$66,884
per year
Litigation Attorney
United States
$149,480
per year
Counsel
United States
$155,076
per year
Litigation Paralegal
United States
$72,680
per year
Senior Counsel
United States
$194,974
per year
Associate General Counsel
United States
$189,307
per year
Compliance Manager
United States
$101,910
per year
Personal Injury Paralegal
United States
$99,501
per year
Litigation Associate
United States
$160,799
per year
Surveillance Investigator
United States
$24.79
per hour
Senior Attorney
United States
$144,226
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 93 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.
See 3,940 jobsAverage pay
United States
$125,523 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 86 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 3,395 jobsAverage pay
United States
$129,681 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 50 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 2,728 jobsAverage pay
United States
$78,848 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 89 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 18% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,616 jobsAverage pay
United States
$22.92 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 110 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 2,412 jobsAverage pay
United States
$66,884 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 76 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 39% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,076 jobsAverage pay
United States
$149,480 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 66 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 37% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,815 jobsAverage pay
United States
$155,076 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 112 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,191 jobsAverage pay
United States
$72,680 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 20 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 44% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 931 jobsAverage pay
United States
$194,974 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, 29% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 780 jobsAverage pay
United States
$189,307 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 60 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 23% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 749 jobsAverage pay
United States
$101,910 per yearSkills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Business development
- Communication skills
- English
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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 65 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 742 jobsAverage pay
United States
$99,501 per yearSkills
- Personal injury law
- Bilingual
- Organizational skills
- Paralegal experience
- Microsoft Office
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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 114 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 26% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 733 jobsAverage pay
United States
$160,799 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, 45% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 708 jobsAverage pay
United States
$24.79 per hourSkills
- Surveillance
- Law enforcement
- Military
- Loss prevention
- Typing
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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.
See 685 jobsAverage pay
United States
$144,226 per yearSkills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Litigation