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What is a paralegal?
A paralegal is trained to assist lawyers in a variety of different legal capacities. Paralegal job roles take on more responsibility than clerical tasks but differ from lawyer roles in that the role does not require you to be qualified as a regulated provider under The Legal Services Act 2007. Usually, these will involve a variety of administrative or legal work such as drafting legal documentation or conducting research, and supporting a lawyer’s or law firm’s work.
What does a paralegal do?
Paralegal job roles will vary depending on experience and their area of specialism. Paralegals jobs are found across the public, private and not-for-profit sector, and can specialise in a range of different areas including family law, conveyancing, dispute resolution, employment, family, personal injury, litigation, and crime. General duties of a paralegal will include preparation of legal documents, administrative duties and conducting research. They may also be responsible for providing quotes to clients, interviewing clients or witnesses, and giving clients legal information.
What are the working hours of a paralegal?
Paralegals will generally work around a Monday to Friday structure in an office environment; however, the average hours worked a week will vary depending on the organisation and specialism.
Government and corporate roles will generally be structured around a 9am - 5pm working day. Private law firms may work longer hours in the case of client emergencies and trial preparation. In many roles, a paralegal will occasionally be required to go to court and attend other meetings.
How do you become a paralegal?
Unlike other law roles you won’t need a degree to become a paralegal, although it is essential you have a good knowledge of the legal sector and processes. Work experience in the sector will be valuable when applying for a paralegal role, such as pro bono work and open days.
Those new to the profession can take specialist qualifications that can give them the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a paralegal. Some of the skills a paralegal will need to work effectively are: communication, research, and organisations skills, expert-level written English, time management, problem-solving, IT, and administration skills.
*Please note that all salaries are based on Glassdoor 2021 figures.
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Police Claims Lawyer / Fee Earner
Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, claims handlers and insurers in the defence of civil actions against the police.
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Housing Law Paralegal - City of London
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country
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Paralegal/Trainee and graduate
We require a legally experienced person to fill two immediate Paralegals / Trainee Solicitors positions
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Paralegal/Trainee and graduate
We require a legally experienced person to fill two immediate Paralegals / Trainee Solicitors positions
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Paralegal Assistants
Are you looking for the first step into a career in law? The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is recruiting paralegal assistants
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Legal Practice Support Specialist
We have an opportunity for a Paralegal or Legal Support Specialist with a global US law firm in London. The requirement is to support partners in ...
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Wills Probate & Trusts (Part-Time & Hybrid)
Are you a Private Client Solicitor, ILEX or Fee Earner seeking flexibility to work part-time (3-4 days per week)? Our client is an established cen...
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Corporate Paralegal
Corporate Paralegal Hybrid working/Swansea Are you a Paralegal with Corporate experience, looking for an enjoyable place to work? Yolk Legal is excite
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Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Are you a Commercial Litigation Paralegal with at least 2 years experience? Do you have experience in all aspects of litigation and debt recover...
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Legal Administrator
Legal AdministratorPart-time (3 days per week)Hybrid Working Our client, a public sector organisation based in Surrey is seeking a locum Legal Adminis
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Property Legal Assistant
Property Legal Assistant A Property Legal Assistant role has arisen in an established Swindon law firm. This Property Legal Assistant will join
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Private Client Legal Secretary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client legal secretary to join a highly regarded firm in Horsham.The firm offers excelle
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Private Client Paralegal
Are you an experienced private client paralegal looking to join a reputable Legal 500 firm to be based at its Shrewsbury office? This firm offers an
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Private Client Paralegal
For a Private Client Paralegal looking to join one of the region’s most reputable law firms, this role will provide the ideal opportunity.Based out
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Private Client Legal Assistant
This well-established full service law firm servicing both business and private client areas of law with 5 branches through the Oxfordshire and Glou