Legal Jobs

Legal jobs and candidates can be found at iHireLegal.  Offering careers and job seekers at many different levels of experience, we use a unique system in order to match candidates to an employers’ job description.  The following are a list of legal job titles along with short descriptions that are listed on our site:

Attorney
Commonly called lawyers, counselors, or barristers, attorneys are employed in order to assist individuals or organizations with legal issues.  They are professionally trained in the complex workings of the law, and must uphold the law while protecting the rights of their clients.  They often compose or prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court proceedings.  Lawyers interpret the law and must have an immense knowledge of history, economics, law, human behavior, and everyday activities.  Continuing education is necessary for the continual success of an attorney.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Responsibilities of paralegals, also known as a legal assistants, include assisting attorneys and lawyers with a number of daily activities.  They perform any number of tasks delegated by attorneys, and undergo training in order to gain extensive experience for success in their career.  They must have a thorough knowledge of laws and procedures to best assist their superiors.  Paralegals and legal assistants must be flexible and have the ability to multitask.

Law Office Manager
Responsible for a number of administrative activities, law office managers handle duties including basic administrative duties and filling in for a paralegal in their absence.  They ensure a smooth operation by maintaining files, software systems, and necessary documents within legal offices and firms.  They also keep an inventory of needed materials, and ensure proper maintenance to office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephones.  Office managers must have a knowledge of a number of practices to sustain overall efficiency. 

Legal Secretary
Duties for legal secretaries are often varied, but may include typing, scheduling, filing, corresponding, or answering telephones.  They perform basic duties integral to attorney success, and may come into contact with confidential materials.  Experienced professionals are preferred, but these positions often allow advancement to paralegal or legal assistant careers. 

For more information on jobs associated with the legal industry, please visit the following sites:

• Barry University
• Education Center Online
• LegalCareer.com
• Legal-Degrees.org
• The Association of American Law Schools

If you are searching for a legal job, please visit iHireLegal.  We are a niche job board focusing only in candidates and positions within the legal field.