Best Legal Jobs
The following jobs are ideal for individuals interested in pursing a career in the legal industry with a strong passion for the law and the legal system. Those with strong analytical, critical-thinking and interpersonal skills are particularly well suited for these legal professions. Many positions listed below show strong projected growth rates as well, with paralegals and legal assistants growing the most rapidly at 15%.
The careers featured below range from entry-level to high paying and offer opportunities to people with various experience levels and skillsets. The legal field features a wide range of educational requirements. While some positions such as adjudicators and hearing officers require a professional degree, others such as claims adjusters and appraisers only require a high school certificate. The specific data provided in this report, such as education requirements, median salaries and projected job growth, comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.