Legal Jobs in the US

4,368 open positions across the country

There are around 4,400 live legal jobs on Joboru right now, across 2,117 employers. Roughly 60% of postings include a salary figure, which is useful if you're benchmarking pay before applying.

Most legal jobs that quote an annual figure sit between $65k and $210k, with the median around $120k. Senior and specialist positions extend above that range, while contract and hourly work shows up as a separate band of postings priced by the hour or day.

Demand concentrates in New York, San Francisco, Washington, and Chicago, though postings appear in towns and cities across the US. Active recruiters and employers include Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Current Openings at Lewis Brisbois, and Tyson & Mendes LLP, alongside direct postings from a wide range of smaller firms.

Frequently asked about legal jobs in the US

How many legal jobs are available in the US right now?
Joboru currently lists 4,368 live legal roles across the US. Listings refresh hourly — expired roles drop off, new ones appear continuously throughout the day.
Where are most US legal jobs based?
Legal hiring is concentrated in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, though roles also appear across smaller US towns and remote-friendly employers. Use the location filter or browse by city to narrow to where you want to work.
Are these legal jobs from real employers?
Yes. Every role is sourced directly from employer feeds or approved recruitment partners. We don't show paid placements, duplicates, or low-quality reposts, and every listing is automatically verified before it appears.
How often are new legal jobs added?
New legal openings are added every hour as employers post them. The number you see above updates automatically, so bookmarking this page and checking back regularly is a useful way to catch new roles early.

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