Litigation Officer
42AI USED FOR42%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWC
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 Officer
Litigation officers help lawyers prepare cases for court. They manage paperwork, research the law, gather evidence, and make sure everything is ready for the judge to make a fair decision.
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 OfficerIn this entry-level position, you will assist senior officers in case preparation, conduct basic legal research, and support the administrative functions of the litigation team.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Litigation OfficerAs a mid-level officer, you will take on more complex cases, manage client communications, and work closely with legal teams to develop case strategies.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Litigation OfficerIn this senior role, you will lead litigation projects, mentor junior staff, and represent the organisation in high-stakes legal matters, making strategic decisions that impact case outcomes.£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