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Browse the latest paralegal jobs on The Legists. We have a wide range of paralegal jobs to suit all areas of practices in all locations in the U.K as well as in Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Gaining a paralegal role can be fierce, there are about 18,000 Law students entering the profession every year and it can take a few tries before securing your first paralegal role. To ensure your CV stands out, illustrate your prior work experience, highlight any similar work that you may have done that matches the job specification, make sure there are no spelling and grammar mistakes, explain why you wish to enter the legal profession and why you want to work for that particular firm. This will give you an advantage.

Paralegals are also the brick of a law firm practice. Solicitors heavily rely on paralegals for their assistance in legal matters. Paralegals can assist with legal drafting, negotiation, file management, researching case law and legislation, client relation work, drafting letters and forms, taking notes and all-round assistance to fee-earners. There are some experienced paralegals who do have the opportunity who deal with their own case file without supervision.

There are over 60,000 paralegals in the UK making up a large proportion of the legal profession. Many Law Firms offer entry-level paralegal positions in the U.K. which is a great interim role before you start your Training Contract especially as paralegal work can mirror some solicitors’ work with salaries starting at around £15,000 but the average wage is £22,000 up to £45,000 depending on the firm and size and location. Additionally, you can also be career paralegal as many of them work for many years as a Paralegal and they also train to become a Senior Paralegal who can earn up to £60,000-£70,000 per year. You can find out more by visiting our Salary Checker page. 

The Institute of Paralegals is a professional membership body where you can undertake a training course to become a Professional Paralegal.

The most common disadvantages that are shared by paralegals is the lack of career growth, limited client contact, the lack of actual legal work and at times it does feel administrative, it can be stressful with strict deadlines, at times demanding supervisors and the lack of adequate supervision. 

The Legists advertises over 1000 paralegal jobs from private practice, international and US firms, in-house organisations, FTSE 100, Non-profit organisations and the public sector and in a wide range of practice areas such as corporate, banking, employment, immigration, litigation, property, family and much more. 

To find out more about being a Paralegal or if you are considering in becoming one view our latest article on what to do if you have not secured a Training Contract. If you’re looking to kick start your legal career as a Paralegal, you can use our Sample CV and Sample Cover Letter to help you get started. You can Upload your CV to our CV database to get headhunted by law firms and recruiters.