Legal Careers
Lawyers, paralegals, judges, in-house, public-interest — every legal-field role.
The legal field stretches well beyond BigLaw associates. Public-interest lawyers, in-house counsel, paralegals, court staff, mediators, and judges all sit in the same ecosystem with different routes in.
50 careers in this collection
Immigration Judge
EOIR immigration court
Judge
Preside over court proceedings and deliver rulings that shape justice
Antitrust Lawyer
Advise on mergers, monopolies, and antitrust enforcement
Appellate Lawyer
SCOTUS + appellate work
Art Authentication Lawyer
Art market + cultural property
Aviation Lawyer
Handle aviation disputes, safety cases, and commercial deals
Cannabis Lawyer
Advise cannabis businesses navigating federal and state regs
Corporate Lawyer
Structure complex business transactions and protect corporate interests
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Defend individuals accused of crimes and protect their constitutional rights
Cybersecurity Lawyer
Advise on breach response, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk
Elder Law Attorney
Medicaid planning + estates
Election Lawyer
Advise campaigns, parties, and candidates on election law
Employment Lawyer
Handle employment disputes, policies, and investigations
Energy Regulatory Lawyer
FERC + state PUC practice
Entertainment Lawyer
Handle deals for film, TV, music, and creators
Entertainment Lawyer Music
Music industry deals
Environmental Law Attorney
Clean Air + Clean Water + Superfund
Environmental Lawyer
Protect natural resources through environmental regulation and litigation
Estate Planning Attorney
Draft wills, trusts, and estate plans
Family Law Attorney
Handle divorce, custody, and family disputes
Family Lawyer
Guide families through divorce, custody, and domestic legal matters with care
FDA Regulatory Lawyer
Drug + device approvals
Foreclosure Defense Attorney
Defend homeowners in foreclosure
Immigration Lawyer
Help individuals and families navigate complex immigration systems
Immigration Lawyer EB-5
Investor visa + regional centers
International Trade Lawyer
Tariffs + trade disputes
IP Lawyer
A professional specializing in patents, trademarks, and intellectual property.
Labor Union Lawyer
Represent unions + workers
Legal Counsel
Provide expert legal advice that enables business growth while managing risk
M&A Lawyer
Advise on merger, acquisition, and private equity deals
Maritime Lawyer
Handle admiralty and maritime law matters
Maritime Lawyer Admiralty
Admiralty and shipping law
Media Rights Lawyer
Negotiate media rights deals for sports, film, and streaming
Nonprofit + Tax-Exempt Lawyer
501(c)(3) + exempt orgs
Patent Attorney
Protect inventions and intellectual property through patent law expertise
Plaintiffs Class Action Lawyer
Mass tort + consumer class actions
Privacy Lawyer (GDPR/CCPA)
Advise on global privacy regulations and enforcement
Real Estate Lawyer
Handle property transactions, disputes, and development legal matters
Securities Lawyer
Advise on securities offerings, regulation, and enforcement
Space Lawyer
Navigate space law, regulation, and commercial contracts
Special Education Lawyer
IDEA advocacy for families
Sports Agent Lawyer
Athlete representation + contracts
Sports Broadcasting Rights Lawyer
Media rights + licensing
Sports Lawyer
Advise athletes, teams, leagues, and agencies on sports-related matters
Tax Attorney
Advise clients on tax strategy and represent them in disputes with authorities
Trade Lawyer (International)
Advise on tariffs, sanctions, and cross-border trade
Tribal Law Attorney
Tribal government + gaming
White Collar Defense Attorney
Federal criminal defense
Administrative Law Judge
SSA, NLRB, agency ALJ
Paralegal
Conduct legal research and prepare documents that support case strategy
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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