Chartered legal executive

Level

Degree level

Length

5 yrs

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing legal services to clients and colleagues.

Manage a caseload under supervision in a chosen area of law

Conduct client meetings and take detailed instructions

Research legal issues and summarise findings in advice notes

Draft letters, contracts, court documents and legal forms

Correspond with courts, HM Land Registry and other parties

Maintain accurate file records and time recording

Attend hearings and support clients through legal proceedings

Substantive law in a specialist area such as property, family or litigation

Legal research using databases and primary sources

Client care standards and professional ethics for legal executives

Case and matter management in a legal practice

Drafting correspondence, legal documents and court forms

CILEx code of conduct and regulatory requirements

Civil and criminal procedure relevant to the practice area

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