Paralegal Salary Expectations

[123Law1234]

I've been looking at some of the applications for paralegal roles with a view to apply after Christmas.

Some of the applications seem to ask about salary expectations so I was wondering if anyone had any advice about what I should say. I don't have any experience as a paralegal.

I was also wondering if it is better to apply through an agency or apply directly for roles.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I've been looking at some of the applications for paralegal roles with a view to apply after Christmas.

Some of the applications seem to ask about salary expectations so I was wondering if anyone had any advice about what I should say. I don't have any experience as a paralegal.

I was also wondering if it is better to apply through an agency or apply directly for roles.

Apply directly where you can - you’ll be more likely to secure a better salary as the firm won’t be paying 15-20% on top of your salary to the agency.

If really depends on location and type of firm you are applying to. Central London paralegal salaries with US firms will be very different to a personal injury firm in Newcastle.

 

[123Law1234]

Apply directly where you can - you’ll be more likely to secure a better salary as the firm won’t be paying 15-20% on top of your salary to the agency.

If really depends on location and type of firm you are applying to. Central London paralegal salaries with US firms will be very different to a personal injury firm in Newcastle.

Thank you! I will be applying to firms in Central London. I will probably apply to a mix of firms some US and then some UK firms.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you! I will be applying to firms in Central London. I will probably apply to a mix of firms some US and then some UK firms.

My advice is to try and work out whether the role will be paid hourly or if you will get overtime. This can make a significant difference to a base salary.

Realistically, will no experience if could be anywhere from £25k upwards, but even with no experience it could be anything up to £32-4k. Have known paralegals for be earning over £40k once they factor in overtime though, so that is why I stress that can be a major advantage. Some firms won’t pay overtime though, just a standardised salary with the expectation you’ll work over your hours.

 

[123Law1234]

My advice is to try and work out whether the role will be paid hourly or if you will get overtime. This can make a significant difference to a base salary.

Realistically, will no experience if could be anywhere from £25k upwards, but even with no experience it could be anything up to £32-4k. Have known paralegals for be earning over £40k once they factor in overtime though, so that is why I stress that can be a major advantage. Some firms won’t pay overtime though, just a standardised salary with the expectation you’ll work over your hours.

Thank you - this is very helpful!