Legal associate
professionals
Description
Legal associate professionals provide administrative support for legal professionals, and investigate and make recommendations on legal matters that do not fall within the province of a normal court of law.
Tasks
- runs chambers on behalf of principals, develops the practice, manages the flow of work, decides which cases to accept, arranges appropriate fees and prepares financial records
- collates information, drafts briefs and other documents
- interviews and advises clients, undertakes preparatory work for court cases
- attends court to assist barristers and solicitors in the presentation of a case
- assists in all aspects of property conveyancing and probate and common law practice.
Educational Requirements
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades in appropriate subject areas. Off- and on-the-job training is available. Membership of professional institutions will be required for some posts. Candidates must pass professional examinations and complete up to five years of practical experience.
