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<blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 213448" data-attributes="member: 36740"><p>Before accepting any offer, try to find out whether the role is paid hourly or comes with overtime, as this can make a significant difference to your total pay. Some firms offer fixed salaries with no overtime, even if you're expected to work extra hours. Others do pay overtime, which can substantially boost your earnings, sometimes by 20 to 30 percent above your base salary, occasionally even surpassing trainee solicitor pay.</p><p></p><p>Entry-level salaries can vary widely. With little or no experience, base pay can reach up to £32,000 to £34,000. In firms where overtime is paid, some paralegals earn over £40,000. Generally, I do know of a couple of US firms that pay around 50k as well. </p><p></p><p>Law firms generally pay more than other sectors, so there’s a good chance they’ll offer you a competitive salary, especially if they’re investing in your training and development via the paralegal role. Even if you listed a lower expected salary on your application, firms often offer more if they think you're worth it, since underpaying risks early leave.</p><p></p><p>If the offer doesn’t meet your expectations, consider asking whether overtime is paid, if you’ll be eligible for a bonus, typically after six months, whether there’s a salary review cycle, and what the benefits package includes. Some firms offer flexible perks that, if unused, can be paid out as extra taxable income.</p><p></p><p>Get all the details before making your decision, as you might be surprised by the full package.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amma Usman, post: 213448, member: 36740"] Before accepting any offer, try to find out whether the role is paid hourly or comes with overtime, as this can make a significant difference to your total pay. Some firms offer fixed salaries with no overtime, even if you're expected to work extra hours. Others do pay overtime, which can substantially boost your earnings, sometimes by 20 to 30 percent above your base salary, occasionally even surpassing trainee solicitor pay. Entry-level salaries can vary widely. With little or no experience, base pay can reach up to £32,000 to £34,000. In firms where overtime is paid, some paralegals earn over £40,000. Generally, I do know of a couple of US firms that pay around 50k as well. Law firms generally pay more than other sectors, so there’s a good chance they’ll offer you a competitive salary, especially if they’re investing in your training and development via the paralegal role. Even if you listed a lower expected salary on your application, firms often offer more if they think you're worth it, since underpaying risks early leave. If the offer doesn’t meet your expectations, consider asking whether overtime is paid, if you’ll be eligible for a bonus, typically after six months, whether there’s a salary review cycle, and what the benefits package includes. Some firms offer flexible perks that, if unused, can be paid out as extra taxable income. Get all the details before making your decision, as you might be surprised by the full package. [/QUOTE]
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