Solicitors
Solicitors advise and act on behalf of individuals, organisations, businesses and government departments in legal matters.
£54,658
Median Salary
New workers start around £30,046. Normal pay is £54,658 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £104,577.
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 asking for
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Science