Court legal adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Court legal advisers are trained lawyers who advise magistrates and district judges about the law.

  • Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.  
  • Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.  
  • Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.  
  • Interpret
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Court legal advisers typically work around 35 to 40 hours per week.

As a Court legal adviser you will typically work 9am to 5pm.

This occupation tends to be:

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* from ONETonline
Average salary
67,215 GBP *
per year
20,500 GBP
43,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Court legal adviser

Big gender gap
  • 79,546 GBP
  • 56,483 GBP
Average salary for part-time Court legal adviser
Average salary for full-time Court legal adviser

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  • 34,857 GBP
  • 36,282 GBP
  • 67,215 GBP
  • 56,483 GBP
  • 79,546 GBP
Salary over time for Court legal adviser

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 58,129 GBP
  • 58,091 GBP
  • 59,442 GBP
  • 63,385 GBP
  • 62,517 GBP
  • 67,248 GBP
  • 67,215 GBP
  • 68,100 GBP
  • 59,178 GBP
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Future outlook for Court legal advisers

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Very good outlook
139 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Court legal adviser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Court legal adviser.

You'll need:

  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • knowledge of English language
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • analytical thinking skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to read English
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got some of the relevant experience and knowledge needed for this role.

You'll usually need to be a fully qualified solicitor, and have experience as a magistrate. Employers may also look for customer service and administration skills.


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Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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