Solicitors and Lawyers
Solicitors advise and act on behalf of individuals, organisations, businesses and government departments in legal matters.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£36775
New workers start around £18062. Normal pay is £36775 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £69170.
Jobs
4523
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Represents clients in court.
- Scrutinises statements, reports and legal documents relevant to the case being undertaken and prepares papers for court.
- Instructs counsel in higher and lower courts and pleads cases in lower courts as appropriate.
- Undertakes legal business on behalf of client in areas of business law, criminal law, probate, conveyancing and litigation, and acts as trustee or executor if required.
- Draws up contracts, leases, wills and other legal documents.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Science
