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Paralegal CV example (UK)
A paralegal CV for law firms and in-house teams, showing practice area, case support, drafting and the systems you use.
Example CV profile
Paralegal with [n] years in a [practice area, e.g. residential conveyancing / litigation] team at a [size] firm. Prepares documents and bundles accurately, manages files to deadlines and keeps clients updated. [Working towards SQE / CILEX qualification].
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Practice area: [area]
- Legal research
- Drafting letters & standard documents
- Court bundles & disclosure
- File & deadline management
- Case management systems (e.g. Proclaim, Clio)
- Client care
- Anti-money-laundering (AML) & ID checks
Example experience bullet points
- Supported two fee earners on a caseload of around [n] [matter type] files.
- Prepared court bundles and disclosure lists, meeting every court deadline in [period].
- Drafted first versions of letters and standard documents for solicitor review.
- Carried out client ID and AML checks and opened new matters on the case management system.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- LLB or law conversion (PGDL) – University, year
- SQE1/SQE2 or CILEX (if taken or in progress)
- A-levels – School, year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
paralegal · legal research · drafting · court bundles · case management · conveyancing · litigation · AML · SQE
Tips for a paralegal CV
- Put your practice area at the top; law firms recruit by department.
- If you're qualifying through the SQE, say how much qualifying work experience (QWE) you have.
- Mention the case management systems you know.
- Accuracy is the job: proofread your CV twice.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Does paralegal work count towards qualifying as a solicitor?
It can count as qualifying work experience (QWE) for the SQE route if it meets the SRA's requirements and is confirmed by a solicitor. Check the SRA's guidance.
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