Legal Assistant roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 3520 for the Skilled Worker visa. It sits on the temporary shortage list.
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How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most legal associate professionals in the UK earn between £27,300 and £45,604 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £33,400 (SOC 3520), sitting at the 51st percentile of what UK employers pay and £328 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Yes. Legal Assistant roles fall under SOC 3520 (Legal associate professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Legal Assistant positions.
The going rate for SOC 3520 is £33,400 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,400 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
Yes. SOC 3520 (Legal associate professionals) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary threshold and additional points under the immigration points system.
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