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What is a legal assistant?
Legal assistants support lawyers with a variety of tasks including legal research and reviewing documents. More experienced legal assistants may be involved in communicating with clients, as well as providing support for preparing hearings and trials.
What skills are required for a legal assistant job role in London?
Although many legal assistants will have a university degree in a relevant discipline it is not a necessary requirement during the job application stage. Employers often prefer candidates who have previously worked in a legal setting; however, many law firms offer trainee programmes for legal assistants. General skills required include a strong work ethic, thorough research skills and strong administration and organisation.
What is the difference between a paralegal and a legal assistant job role?
Often the terms paralegal and legal assistant can be used interchangeably. While the job roles of a paralegal and legal assistant may overlap, paralegals are generally more heavily involved in the technicalities of legal processes, whereas legal assistants are generally required to undertake broader administrative and clerical duties.
How much do legal assistants earn in London?
The national average salary for a legal assistant is £20,736 per year in the UK. The average salary for Legal Assistant job roles in London can be up to £27,384. More experienced legal assistants can expect to earn approximately £36,948 per year.*
Where can I find a legal assistant job role in London?
Legal assistants can play a crucial role in the everyday workings of a law firm and can therefore provide for a truly rewarding career. If you’re looking for your next legal assistant role in London, then begin your job search with Law Gazette Jobs today where you can see the latest opportunities across the city.
*Please note that all salaries are based on Glassdoor 2021 figures.
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AML/KYC Analyst
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Assistant Company Secretary
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Private Client Paralegal
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Litigation Paralegal
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Practice Manager
A new and desirable opportunity for a Practice Manager has arisen to join a Legal 500 law firm in London.In return, you can expect a competitive sal
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Conveyancing Lawyers
Are you a Conveyancing lawyer experienced in "high volume" property work and looking for a salary around £60,000pa - £70,000pa ? Our client is a sp...
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Private Client Paralegal
My client is a well-established law firm in Richmond, on the lookout for a Private Client Lega Assistant or Paralegal to join their team.Key...