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IP Paralegal Assistant (Suit Graduate/College Leaver) - London

Dawn Ellmore Employment

Farringdon

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A solicitor provides expert legal advice and support to clients for a variety of issues, such as property management, business development and compensation.

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What does a Solicitor do?

On a day-to-day basis, a solicitor will:

Meet with clients and arrange representation
Advise a client on the law and legal issues
Draft documents, letters and other relevant paperwork
Negotiate with clients
Research and analysis the law and its consequences
Coordinate the work of all parties involved
Correspond with clients and other solicitors
Attend meetings of negotiating parties
Attend court if necessary
Calculate damages, compensation allowances etc.
Carry out other administrative duties
Keep up to date with changes in the law, etc.

What skills and interests should an Solicitor have?

A solicitor will need:

Excellent communication skills
Dedication and commitment
Good negotiating skills
Knowledge of the law
Attention to detail
Potential to lead and delegate responsibility
Flexibility and openness to new ideas

What hours does a Solicitor typically do?

A solicitor will often work long and unsociable hours, including 12-hour days and weekend work.

What environment is a Solicitor based in?

Solicitors will generally be office based.

How much does a Solicitor travel?

You may need to travel to meet with clients or attend court.

How much does a Solicitor get paid?

Starting salaries for qualified solicitors in small firms range from £25,000 to £40,000. Larger firms can offer starting salaries from between £58,000 and £65,000. Experienced partners can earn in excess of £100,000.

Perks & benefits

With the acquirement of experience and legal knowledge, many opportunities for promotion will open. Progress is likely to involve becoming the head of a department within the law firm. You may seek to specialise in a certain area of the law, which may require you to change firm.

What qualifications does a Solicitor need?

Achieving a degree is essential to enter the sector (see below). Once you have a degree you can move on to the Legal Practice Course (LPC), a period of vocational training which will equip you with the skills necessary to become a solicitor. After this you will become a trainee solicitor, during which time you will complete a Professional Skills Course (PSC) in order to be fully qualified.

Useful subjects to study at school & university

Generally, a law degree is the best route to becoming a solicitor. If you have a degree in a subject other than law you must complete a one-year, full-time conversion course, either a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE)