If you think a career in the legal system is all about old traditions, wigs and gowns then its time to think again. The legal system is a dynamic and extremely diverse working environment with legal jobs which branch off into a variety of legal professions.

Selecting which type of legal job to specialise in can be a daunting process as there are so many specialties to choose from, so we've identified the top 10 most popular lawyer jobs to narrow down your career search.

The top 10 most popular legal jobs in the UK are:

Family Lawyers

Immigration Lawyers

Commercial Property Lawyers

Criminal Duty Solicitors

Litigation Solicitors

Commercial Litigation Paralegals

Restructuring Lawyers

In-house legal vacancy

Insolvency Solicitors

Debt Recovery Solicitors

The top 10 list of most popular legal jobs listed above offer a broad selection of lawyer jobs which each require specific knowledge and draw upon a robust variety of skill sets. From the top 10 most popular legal jobs list, a selection of high profile legal job descriptions have been provided below.

Family Lawyers - deal with cases regarding cohabitation, civil partnerships, pre-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, financial provision and residence. Working as a family lawyer you can expect each day to be different as cases will vary in nature and back ground.

Immigration Lawyers - offer advice to people want to enter and settle in a country, frequently dealing with issues such a asylum seekers, providing the right legal advice for those who wish to make the UK their permanent country of residence.

Commercial Property Lawyers - deals with the formation and maintenance of businesses; corporate and commercial lawyers handle contracts, liability, mergers, structured financings and other business matters.

Litigation Solicitors - involves lawyers resulting disputes between private parties (individuals or corporations); civil litigation is concerned with matters such as breach of contract, debt collection, malpractice and personal injury.

Commercial Litigation Paralegals - are involved in legal issues that a business might run into, such as contract disputes, construction issues, business licensing, trade regulation, securities concerns, environmental concerns and owner disputes for example.

So, whether you choose to become a Family Lawyer or if you opt to become a Debt Recovery Solicitor there are definitely a wide range of professions to choose from if you haven't quite yet made up your mind on which particular legal career path you decide to pursue.