Who works in law firms?
Law firms are busy places. They come in various shapes and sizes, from sprawling multinational operations to just one solicitor working as a sole practitioner from a high street office. Likewise, not everybody who works in a law firm is a solicitor. There may also be paralegals, licensed conveyancers, legal executive lawyers, legal secretaries and administrative staff. The following is a guide to some of the different types of law firms and the personnel you may encounter during your visit. Who are these people? Partners: These are the people at the top of the tree. Achieving partnership is the aim of most solicitors working in law firms. As partners, they have a say in how the law firm is run and are paid a share of the profits. They have the most expertise and experience in the firm, and will often be renowned in their field of expertise. You may also encounter the senior partner, who heads the firm, and managing partner, who runs the firm. Associates: These are simply qualified soli
