Paralegals & Legal Assistants

Code: 23-2011.00
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Immigration Paralegal Law Associate Legal Analyst Legal Assistant Legal Clerk Legal Processing Assistant Litigation Paralegal Paralegal Paralegal Specialist Real Estate Paralegal

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paralegals & Legal Assistants

Salaries for a Paralegals & Legal Assistants vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Paralegals & Legal Assistants in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Paralegals & Legal Assistants include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Paralegals & Legal Assistants professionals across diverse sectors.

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