Legal Associate Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Legal Associate:

  • Accredited Law degree.
  • Licensed to practice law in the region you wish to work.
  • Proven experience practicing as an Attorney within your chosen specialty.
  • Familiarity with legislation and case law within and related to your specialty.
  • Perceptive and meticulous, with a thorough understanding of human behavior.
  • Capacity to regulate and perform under stress.
  • Intermediate accounting skills.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Legal Associate skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Legal Associate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.