Legal executive | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Legal executives specialise in one area of law and carry out similar tasks to solicitors.

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Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Use computers for various applications, such as database management

Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.
Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
Train and assist staff with computer usage.
Order and dispense supplies.
Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations.
Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.
Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff.
Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
Prepare and mail checks.
Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work.
Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies.
Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.
Take dictation in shorthand or by machine and transcribe information.
Develop or maintain internal or external company Web sites.

Average salary
67,215 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Legal executive

Big gender gap

79,546 GBP
56,483 GBP

Average salary for part-time Legal executive

Average salary for full-time Legal executive

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34,857 GBP
36,282 GBP

67,215 GBP
56,483 GBP
79,546 GBP

Salary over time for Legal executive

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 Legal executives

Very good outlook

139 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

50% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
22% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
11% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You could take the following college courses to qualify:

CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice
CILEx Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice

After completing a college qualification, you would do a 3-year period of qualifying employment. This means you'll carry out legal work under the supervision of a solicitor, senior chartered legal executive, barrister or licensed conveyancer.

You could do this in a legal practice, a legal department of a private company or in a government department.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Legal executive.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Legal executive. Check that you know:

Accounting software Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks

Data base management system software Apache Hadoop

Data base user interface and query software Data entry software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Operating system software Apple macOS

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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