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Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other professional legal occupations.

Main tasks

  • Represents public and private organisations in court as necessary.
  • Collates information, drafts briefs and other documents, interviews and advises clients and undertakes preparatory work for cases.
  • Advises on, drafts documents for and assists in all aspects of property conveyancing.
  • Advises employers, local and national government and other organisations on aspects of law and legislative implications of decisions made.
  • Drafts and negotiates contracts on behalf of employers.
  • Provides legal advice to individuals within Citizens Advice, Law Centres and other such establishments.
  • Co-ordinates the activities of magistrates courts and advises magistrates on law and legal procedure.

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Salary and earnings

Potential earnings

£42,584.74

Average earnings

£23,413.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

What course level do I need to study?

The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.

Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Level of study Percentage achieved
Level 0 0%
Level 1 3%
Level 2 8%
Level 3 12%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 1%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 51%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 23%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 2%

Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.