- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
- Investigate facts and law of
Paralegal | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
Paralegals typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Paralegal you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 34,165 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Paralegal
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35,058 GBP
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33,788 GBP
Average salary for full-time Paralegal
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34,165 GBP
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33,788 GBP
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Salary over time for Paralegal
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35,205 GBP
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31,629 GBP
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30,818 GBP
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32,994 GBP
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36,385 GBP
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38,105 GBP
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34,165 GBP
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31,707 GBP
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35,142 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Paralegal and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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 Paralegal.
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
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
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Paralegal. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Paralegal interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
