Sandy Springs, GA · On-site
Description Our firm is growing, and we're looking for an empathic, experienced personal injury attorney to help our clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. You'll handle the case ...
Sandy Springs, GA · On-site
Description Our firm is growing, and we're looking for an empathic, experienced personal injury attorney to help our clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. You'll handle the case ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$190K/yr
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$190K/yr
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
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$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
What You'll Do As a Trial Attorney at our firm, your responsibilities will include: * Managing a High-Volume Caseload: You'll oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$150K/yr
What You'll Do As a Trial Attorney at our firm, your responsibilities will include: * Managing a High-Volume Caseload: You'll oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation ...
... Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual ...
... Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual ...
... Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual ...
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... Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual ...
Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
We're looking for a sharp, investigative lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives on digging deep, spotting critical issues, and navigating complex discovery landscapes with precision.
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Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
We're looking for a sharp, investigative lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives on digging deep, spotting critical issues, and navigating complex discovery landscapes with precision.
$150K/yr
What You'll Do As a Trial Attorney at our firm, your responsibilities will include: * Managing a High-Volume Caseload: You'll oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation ...
$150K/yr
What You'll Do As a Trial Attorney at our firm, your responsibilities will include: * Managing a High-Volume Caseload: You'll oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation ...
At TDE Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, we believe exceptional trial attorneys can come from many backgrounds. If you've spent the last few years as a prosecutor, public defender, or criminal defense ...
At TDE Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, we believe exceptional trial attorneys can come from many backgrounds. If you've spent the last few years as a prosecutor, public defender, or criminal defense ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
We're looking for a sharp, investigative lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives on digging deep, spotting critical issues, and navigating complex discovery landscapes with precision.
Atlanta, GA · On-site
We're looking for a sharp, investigative lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives on digging deep, spotting critical issues, and navigating complex discovery landscapes with precision.
Description The Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys is responsible for providing dedicated legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights ...
Description The Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys is responsible for providing dedicated legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights ...
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on ...
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on ...
At TDE Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, we believe exceptional trial attorneys can come from many backgrounds. If you've spent the last few years as a prosecutor, public defender, or criminal defense ...
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At TDE Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, we believe exceptional trial attorneys can come from many backgrounds. If you've spent the last few years as a prosecutor, public defender, or criminal defense ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
The Attorney Recruiter is responsible for leading and managing all attorney recruitment efforts for the firm, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate relationship management, and ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
The Attorney Recruiter is responsible for leading and managing all attorney recruitment efforts for the firm, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate relationship management, and ...
The Attorney Recruiter is responsible for leading and managing all attorney recruitment efforts for the firm, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate relationship management, and ...
The Attorney Recruiter is responsible for leading and managing all attorney recruitment efforts for the firm, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate relationship management, and ...
The Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys is responsible for providing dedicated legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights are ...
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The Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys is responsible for providing dedicated legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights are ...
Decatur, GA · Remote
$75K - $80K/yr
Compliance Attorney LOCATION: Remote with minimal travel requirements. REPORTS TO: Compliance Supervisor KEY RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAM: The Compliance Attorney will work collaboratively and directly ...
Decatur, GA · Remote
$75K - $80K/yr
Compliance Attorney LOCATION: Remote with minimal travel requirements. REPORTS TO: Compliance Supervisor KEY RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAM: The Compliance Attorney will work collaboratively and directly ...
$45.9K - $54K
3% of jobs
$54K - $62K
6% of jobs
$62K - $70.1K
7% of jobs
$76.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$70.1K - $78.2K
11% of jobs
$78.2K - $86.3K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $88.8K / yr.
$86.3K - $94.3K
22% of jobs
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$94.3K - $102.4K
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$102.4K - $110.5K
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$110.5K - $118.6K
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$118.6K - $126.7K
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5% of jobs
$45.9K
$98.2K
$134.7K
| Aspect | Lawyer | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Jurisdiction-specific law degree, passing the bar exam | Post-secondary education, often a certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies |
| Work Environment | Legal firms, courts, corporate legal departments | Law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies |
| Job Responsibilities | Legal advice, representing clients, drafting legal documents, court appearances | Legal research, document preparation, case organization, assisting lawyers |
Lawyers and paralegals both work in legal settings, but lawyers have advanced credentials allowing them to provide legal advice and represent clients in court. Paralegals support lawyers through research and document preparation but cannot practice law independently. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and expectations in the legal industry.
Lawyers are trained experts in the law. They provide legal counsel as well as act as a voice for the client’s they represent. Lawyers typically specialize in a particular field of law. For example, civil law attorneys may focus on cases involving property transfer or damage, family court cases, or libel or slander lawsuits. But there are many other fields of law they may choose to cover, such as bankruptcy law, environmental law, or criminal litigation. A lawyer’s day-to-day responsibilities vary, based on their specialty and the kind of case they are working on; however, general duties include performing legal research, collecting evidence, interviewing clients and others who may have pertinent information in the case, drawing up documents and contracts, and filing briefs.
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