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Solicitor
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.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 11% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£36,991
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for solicitor is £36,991
4,554 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 4,554. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for solicitor roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £36,991 per year. That is about £3,083 per month or £18.97 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,375, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £67,331
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 4,554 people are employed in the region.