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The legal industry offers some very interesting career options, ranging from Paralegals to Federal Judges. It can be a competitive field with high bars for entry, but there is always a need for qualified professionals in the legal industry. If you're looking for some inspiration for your legal resume, choose a job title below to see our expert-approved resume samples. Also take a look at our cover letter samples, job descriptions and other career resources. Also, check out our cover letter samples, job descriptions and other resources.

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Associate Attorney
Associate Attorneys handle the same responsibilities as the other attorneys in a law firm, but Associate Attorneys are not partners to the firm. 
Attorney
Attorneys are hired by individuals or entities to provide legal counsel and advocate for the client’s best interest.
Bankruptcy Attorney
Clients who are experiencing bankruptcy hire a Bankruptcy Attorneys to help determine the best legal course of action and ensure the protection of assets.
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel, or In-House Counsel, are lawyers who are hired by a corporation to represent the corporation’s legal needs.
Court Clerk
Court Clerks are responsible for a variety of clerical tasks performed in courtrooms, such as recording minutes, administering oaths, and preparing and examining legal documents.
Court Reporter
Court Reporters draft word-for-word transcriptions during trials, depositions, and other proceedings of a legal nature, usually using a stenograph machine.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorneys ensure that their clients are afforded all of the protections they can receive under the law and constitution, and are fairly represented.
District Attorney
A District Attorney begins and fosters legal proceedings against someone who has been accused of a crime, acting on behalf of the government.
Family Law Attorney
A Family Law Attorney represents clients on issues relating to divorce, child custody, child support and alimony.
General Counsel
General Counsels are the senior attorneys within a company's legal department who oversee other lawyers and other personnel responsible for providing legal advice and counsel. 
Immigration Attorney
Immigration Attorneys work with clients who are dealing with immigration laws, helping them become citizens, helping foreigners immigrate, and preventing clients from being deported. 
Judge
Judges preside over court hearings and trials, ensuring that they are conducted appropriately and that the rights of individuals involved in legal processes are upheld.
Judicial Assistant
Judicial Assistants perform administrative tasks for federal or state judges, such as making copies, transcribing court correspondence, drafting court documents, and filing documents. 
Juvenile Probation Officer
Juvenile Probation Officers work with teens who are put on probation after being convicted of a crime or are on parole after serving prison time. 
Law Office Assistant
Law Office Assistants support attorneys by completing a wide series of tasks such as completing paperwork, performing research, preparing for trials and meeting with clients.
Lawyer
Lawyers represent their clients in court and provide them with legal advice, usually specializing in a particular legal field.
Legal Intern
Legal Interns are students who practice law in an attorney's office, helping out with tasks such as research and paperwork.
Litigation Associate
Litigation Associates offer legal advice for individuals involved in lawsuits, help prepare their cases and represent them in court.
Managing Partner
A Managing Partner oversees the management and affairs of a law firm, with similar responsibilities to a CEO.
Paralegal
Paralegals work in law firms and legal departments and complete a variety of tasks in order to assist lawyers in their activity.
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorneys offer legal advice to their clients regarding intellectual property matters, on matters such as trademarks, patents and copyright laws.
Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury Attorneys represent in court individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence or careless deeds of another entity or person.
Process Server
A Process Server delivers court summons to individuals who are part of civil court proceedings.
Prosecutor
Prosecutors investigate crimes and decide whether legal proceedings need to be instigated or not, and then represent the government in the ensuing court proceedings.
Public Defender
Public Defenders provide free legal council and representation in court to individuals who do not afford to hire an attorney.
Real Estate Attorney
Real Estate Attorneys are involved in property transactions and they deal with legal issues such as mortgage, zoning, and transfers of titles and deeds.
Senior Paralegal
Senior Paralegals assist both attorneys and clients, by offering legal counsel, drafting documents, gathering information regarding laws, and assisting at trials and other meetings. 
Solicitor
A Solicitor offers legal advice and representation to their clients and usually specializes in one single area, such as real estate or litigation.
Tax Attorney
Tax Attorneys advise and represent their clients on issues such as tax laws, properties, income and federal taxes.
Title Examiner
A Title Examiner assists Real Estate Lawyers with a variety of duties, such as research, keeping records and property title examination. 

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