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What is a legal executive?
Alongside solicitors and barristers, a legal executive is one of the three core legal professions in the UK. Although the type of work and route to qualifying is similar to the other two legal professions, the types of legal tasks they are authorised to handle and the type of qualifications they need is different. A legal executive’s practice will be more specialised, focusing more on a specific area of law. In the past legal, legal executives were known as chartered legal executive. Although, this term is still used, it may not be as common as before.
What is the role of a legal executive?
As legal executives are generally specialised in a specific area in law such as family law, they will often work alongside solicitors, providing legal advice, researching cases, legislation, drafting legal document and interacting with clients. Sometimes they may have limited client representation in a court setting. Usually, legal executives are not allowed to perform ‘reserved legal activities’ (this would include litigation, exercise of a right of audience, conveyancing, probate activities, and notarial activities) unless they act under a qualified solicitor or firm.
What is a legal executive’s salary?
The average salary for legal executives can vary across the United Kingdom depending on factors like location, area of law, organisation and experience level. The average annual salary for a legal executive is £32,525 but this can range from £26,000 to £42,000 *(Glassdoor figures). After a CILEx qualification, this could be between £35,00 and £55,000.
How to become a legal executive?
To become a legal executive in the UK, you could do a law degree of a graduate diploma in Law. Those considering this path will need 2 to 3 A levels. An alternative path could be to take CILEx qualifications such as the Level 3 Certification in Law and Practice or CILEx Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice, or you could start by taking a Paralegal Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship and move up the ladder an apprenticeship.
Where can I find legal executive jobs?
If you are a legal executive in search of your next jobs. Search and apply on jobs.lawgazette.co.uk/, whether you are new to the field or have a number of years of experience as a legal executive, you can find several roles with us.
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Children Law Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive Advocate
Due to increased volumes of work (and 1 vacancy), an opportunity has arisen for two self-assured Solicitors
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Lawyer – Inquiries and Investigations Team
We are now looking for a Lawyer to join our Inquiries and Investigations Team on a full-time basis
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Principal Lawyer
Put your legal experience to work for Manchester
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Residential Property Solicitor
We have an immediate vacancy for an enthusiastic residential property solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer.
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Paralegal/Legal Executive
Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Paralegal/Legal Executive to join our Real Estate team on a full-time basis
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Large Loss Senior Associate
We are currently recruiting for a Large Loss Lawyer 3 + YRS PQE to join our Large Loss team. The successful candidate will assist a Partner.
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Senior Lawyer - Civil Litigation
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the In-House legal team at West Midlands Police.
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Operational Lawyer
The Operational Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS)
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Regulatory Lawyer
The Regulatory Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS)
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Personal Injury Consultant Solicitor & Lawyer Opportunities
We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors who have expertise in Personal Injury Law with 4 years PQE + to join our consultant programme.
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Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor
We require a legally experienced person to fill an immediate Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor position in our Cardiff office.
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Insurance Litigator
Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Professional Indemnity Lawyer
Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Legal Administrator
The main objective of the post is to work as part of the Property & Legal Team
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Conveyancing Lawyers
We are seeking conveyancing lawyers to join our 400+ nationwide network.