A paralegal performs substantive legal work, but is not qualified as a solicitor, chartered legal executive or barrister. Paralegals are required to provide legal support in a variety of institutions Many paralegals handle tasks that are very similar to those given to trainee solicitors. The exact role of a paralegal can vary dramatically from one organisation to the next, find out more about a paralegal's role in our full job description.
Job Titles
- Childcare Paralegal
- Civil Litigation Paralegal
- Debt Recovery Paralegal
- Housing Paralegal
- Personal Injury Paralegal
- Private Client Paralegal
- Real Estate Paralegal
- RTA Litigator
Salary
Non-graduate junior paralegals: £14,000 to £22,000
Graduate junior paralegals: £18,000 to £25,000
Paralegal with three to five years’ experience: £20,000 to £25,000
Experienced paralegal: £40,000
Average salary in the UK: £25,448.44
*Simply Law Jobs data 2018
Simply Law Jobs is in partnership with the National Association of Licensed Paralegals
