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The legal sector is experiencing a growing demand for locums, often operating through umbrella companies. Law firms, corporate legal departments and public sector entities need specialists across various practice areas. If you are a legal locum, utilising an umbrella company can help with your success in this field.
We at Parasol recognise the complexities of your role. Our goal is to reduce stress by simplifying the contracting journey, allowing you to focus on your work.
If you are considering a career related to law, you will likely need to commit to a great deal of hard work in your education and training. Here are some things to consider as you get started:
- Education: In most instances, you will be required to have completed a law degree or law conversion course before completing the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Bar Professional Training Course. You may also be able to get a CILEX Professional Qualification or Solicitor Apprenticeship.
- Choose your practice area: Decide on the area of law you want to practise. You may want to explore different areas early in your career to find your niche.
- Experience: You can gain valuable experience through traineeships, clerking, voluntary positions, or pro bono work.
- Network: Networking is crucial in the legal industry. Attend legal events, join bar associations, and connect with practising attorneys and legal professionals. These connections can lead to job opportunities and mentorship.
Life in the legal industry can be both challenging and rewarding, with various factors influencing the experience, including your specific role, the type of law you practise, the size and location of your law firm or organisation and your personal preferences.
Legal research, analysis and documentation are essential tasks for legal professionals, who need to examine various sources of law such as case law, statutes and regulations and prepare legal documents and pleadings accordingly. It’s also important that you stay up-to-date with changes in the law and develop expertise in your chosen practice area.
Achieving work-life balance can be challenging in the legal field due to demanding hours and client needs. However, becoming a locum can allow you to find a better work-life balance, giving you control over your schedule and remote work options.
For most legal locums, an umbrella company can offer valuable support in reducing the administrative burden. Additionally, by using a fully compliant umbrella company, you can stay up to date with legislative changes and ensure that you are adhering to regulations.
Umbrella companies will make tax and other deductions automatically from your pay. You’ll become employed by the umbrella company (similar to a traditional employee) which means your NI, tax and other deductions are paid correctly and on time. Keeping you on the right side of HMRC. That’s not all, you’ll get all the statutory benefits associated with traditional employment. This includes annual leave, maternity and paternity pay, sick pay and several other statutory benefits.
You’ll get peace of mind with mortgage applications, loans and other financial commitments. Continuous employment means you can work on several assignments at the same time - or one after another - and stay with the same umbrella company. This gives you continuous employment.
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How Parasol can help...
- Legal Counsel
- Solicitors
- Childcare Lawyers
- Clinical Negligence Solicitors
- Document Reviewers
As a legal locum, it is important for you to choose a reputable umbrella company with knowledge of the legal field. We have over 20 years of experience in working with contractors, including legal professionals and can offer first-class advice. We’ll make sure you’re maximising your earnings compliantly and we’ll resolve your queries quickly.
We’re experts in umbrella payroll. It’s essential that you receive all the statutory benefits you’re entitled to, you’re paid on time and you’re HMRC compliant, this is our guarantee. So what else makes Parasol stand out from the crowd? Choose a package below to see your benefits as a Parasol employee.
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