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When you consider a law career, you might think of skyscrapers full of solicitors in power suits or barristers in courtroom television dramas, but these aren’t your only two options. This is a highly varied sector with roles available all over the UK, and even internationally, to suit all qualifications and means. There’s a huge assortment of other professions under the law umbrella: legal secretaries, paralegals, lecturers, court clerks or HR officers who keep things above-board – these roles all profoundly impact our lives and ensure we’re legally protected. Keep reading here to find out more about legal occupations.
Bailiffs visit properties to collect debts, serve court documents or give notices or summons.
Barristers give specialist legal advice, advising solicitors and representing people in court, at tribunals and in public inquiries.
Barristers' clerks deal with the admin in barristers' offices and organise the barristers' workload.
Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and financial regulations.
Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained, or the person’s identity is unclear or unknown.
Court administrative assistants help with the daily running of courts and their supporting offices.
Court legal advisers are trained lawyers who advise magistrates and district judges about the law.
Court ushers make sure that everyone involved with a court case is present and that they know what to do.
Credit controllers help firms get the money they are owed from businesses and individuals.
Crown prosecutors make sure that decisions to bring people to court are fair and likely to succeed.
Equalities officers promote practices and attitudes to make sure all people are treated equally within organisations.
Family mediators help divorcing or separating couples reach agreement without having to go to court.
Forensic psychologists explore what makes people commit crimes.
Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.
Immigration advisers give advice on asylum claims, nationality, citizenship, deportation and employment, and represent clients in court.
Interpreters convert the spoken word from one language into another, either face-to-face or remotely.
Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
Legal executives specialise in one area of law and carry out similar tasks to solicitors.
Legal secretaries provide administrative support for lawyers and legal executives.
Conveyancers are property lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land.
Magistrates are volunteers who hear cases in court. They pass judgements and hand down short sentences, fines and other penalties.
Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
Probation services officers (PSOs) supervise people serving community and prison sentences who are considered to be 'low-risk'.
Proofreaders check text before it's printed or published to make sure it's correct and complete.
Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
Tax inspectors make sure the correct amount of tax is paid and investigate cases of fraud.
Trade mark attorneys advise clients about registering and protecting designs and trade marks.
Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.
Victim care officers support people who've been affected by crime.
Welfare rights officers give support and free advice to the public.
Solicitor Apprentice
Launch your legal career with this exciting opportunity at modern law firm, Clarion Solicitors. Working within You will be working within a dynamic and fast paced costs team based within a leading law firm in Leeds. You will be dealing with all aspects of costs within the Court of Protection field.
Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors have a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Paralegal Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who are keen to develop a career in the legal sector. The role is to assist a team of Solicitors and Litigation Assistants with debt recovery whilst working towards a Paralegal qualification.
As a Paralegal Apprentice, you will provide legal and administrative support to claims handlers to ensure that they are able to give the best possible service. You will experience a wide variety of legal practices by working alongside experienced solicitors, paralegals and managers. During the two year apprenticeship you will learn to assist with legal matters and gradually be exposed to more complex cases.
PA Consulting is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Solicitor to begin their legal career in its busy legal team from September 2022. The role will be varied and will offer training to qualification as an in-house solicitor. It will focus on commercial contracts, but opportunities will be given to experience other legal disciplines as well as insight into other departments within the wider business.
Kickstart your career with the UK’s largest digital automotive platform by joining our Governance, Risk and Compliance team as a Legal Apprentice.
Our Residential Property team are looking for a Paralegal Apprentice to join their large team in Exeter. The role of Paralegal Apprentice provides essential clerical and administrative support to the wider team, whilst studying for the Paralegal Apprenticeship qualification. This is a full time position for 24 months.
Kings Court Trust have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join their team based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity excellent opportunity to work and develop a career within the legal sector. You must be eager to learn, have an interest in law & have good attention to detail.
This is an excellent development role for an enthusiastic team player, who is interested in joining our busy Kingsbridge Office as a Legal Admin Apprentice.
Aconveyancing Limited have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join their team in Tamworth. You will work closely with the team to learn the process of residential conveyancing and support a property lawyer. You will develop skills to undertake the administrative elements of each stage whilst working towards a Paralegal qualification.
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