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McKinlay Law

London

£26,000 per annum

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As a Paralegal you will perform substantive legal work by supporting solicitors, chartered legal executives or barristers. Paralegals do not typically have a degree in law that grants them the capacity to carry out legal action, they are a key member of any legal team.

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What does a Paralegal do?

As a paralegal you can expect to do the following tasks:

General administration duties
Organising meetings with clients
Basic administration and IT skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good organisation
Able to multitask
Able to flourish under pressure
Great research skills
An eye for detail
Commercial awareness
Taking notes in court
Writing letters and emails
Managing and translating legal documents
Legal research
Drafting documents and proofreading
Liaising with clients
Taking statements from witnesses

Responsibilities can differ depending on the area of the law that you specialise in, e.g. Criminal, Employment, Family, Medical etc.

What skills and interests should an Paralegal have?

Basic administration and IT skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good organisation
Able to multitask
Able to flourish under pressure
Great research skills
An eye for detail
Commercial awareness

What hours does a Paralegal typically do?

Most paralegals have the typical working hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday; however, you may be expected to work longer hours during particularly busy periods.

What environment is a Paralegal based in?

You can expect to work in an office, with some work in external settings, e.g. courts and clients' offices

How much does a Paralegal travel?

Travel will be limited, but you will be required to go to court and meet with clients at their work base.

How much does a Paralegal get paid?

Non-graduate/junior paralegals can earn between £14,000 and £22,000 per annum. Graduate paralegals can expect £18,000 to £25,000 per annum.

An experienced paralegal will earn £40,000+ after several years of experience.

What qualifications does a Paralegal need?

There are no fixed requirements for this role, however, good GCSEs and A-Levels are desirable. A lot of paralegals tend to be graduates who are training to be solicitors, so a degree is also attractive to employers.

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