Litigation Specialist
42AI USED FOR42%moving to80%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Litigation Specialist
Litigation Executives help solve disputes between businesses or people in court. They work with lawyers to gather evidence, prepare documents and present cases. The job involves careful research, clear writing and sometimes speaking in court to help clients get a fair result.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Litigation SpecialistIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior lawyers in case preparation, conduct legal research, and help draft documents. This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in litigation.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Litigation SpecialistAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, managing your own cases and representing clients in court. Your experience will allow you to develop strategic approaches to litigation.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Litigation SpecialistAs a senior professional, you will lead complex cases, mentor junior staff, and influence litigation strategy at a high level. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the direction of your firm’s litigation practice.£60,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Law with Criminal Justice & Human RightsGoldsmiths' College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Law with Study Abroad in EnglishThe University of Warwick · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business LawUniversity Campus of Football Business Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Law (Senior Status) - Graduate entryUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,500 median
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Global LawQueen Mary University of London · DegreeLaw with Criminal Justice & Human RightsGoldsmiths' College · DegreeLaw with Study Abroad in EnglishThe University of Warwick · DegreeBusiness LawUniversity Campus of Football Business Limited · DegreeCriminology and LawUniversity of Stirling · DegreeLaw (Senior Status) - Graduate entryUniversity of York · Degree