Attorney Jobs in Springfield, MA

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Customer Advocate

  • Springfield, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Does this position interest you? You should apply even if you dont match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're...

Admitted Attorney Document Review Projects

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the CT market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during May....

Remote Work

Senior Legal Specialist, Corporate Benefits & Employment Law

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Track developments and help attorneys stay up-to-date on developing law, new guidance and emerging claims in litigation....

Staff Attorney 2(Hybrid)

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Experience facilitating, supporting or representing clients in enforcement, administrative proceedings or litigation....

State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

of the DRS Tax Litigation Director and DRS General Counsel....

Family Law Attorney

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a North Carolina-licensed litigation attorney....

Remote Work

Care Advocate - National Remote

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Opportunities at WellMed**, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion...

Remote Work

Staff Attorney 2

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience facilitating, supporting or representing clients in enforcement, administrative proceedings or litigation....

City Solicitor Third Associate

  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Interviews witnesses, confers with parties, attorneys, and municipal officials, and otherwise investigates suits against the City; negotiates out-of-court settlements....

Family Support Advocate

  • Belchertown, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belchertown, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Agency With Choice/Family Support Advocate Job Type: Part Time Schedule:30 hours/wk Location: Belchertown, MA \$750 Sign-on Bonus We are seekinga support person for individuals with disabilities...

Staff Attorney 2 (Hybrid) - #250421-0088AR-001

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Experience facilitating, supporting or representing clients in enforcement, administrative proceedings or litigation....

Assistant District Attorney - Juvenile Court

  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

, Deputy District Attorney or Chief of the Juvenile Justice Unit....

State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager) - #250415-4799MP-001

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services ( DRS ), is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager - Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)...

Residential Advocate-2nd Shift-Holyoke

  • Holyoke, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Residential Advocate Job Location - Holyok, MA Position Type - Full-timeSalary Range - \$16.50 - \$18.25 Hourly Department: Housing SupportServices Work Arrangement: Onsite Residential Advocate...

Corporate Securities Contract Attorney

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a global law firm, is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for their client's Investment Funds Group. Interested...

Demographic Data for Springfield, MA

Moving to Springfield, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Springfield, MA below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Springfield, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Springfield, MA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Springfield, MA
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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