Support, retain, and recognise your paralegal talent
Empower your legal team with the CILEX Experience Assessment route
Rewarding and recognising paralegal talent
Legal teams thrive when skilled professionals are recognised for the value they bring. That’s where the Experience Assessment route to CILEX Paralegal and CILEX Chartered Paralegal member status can make a real difference. It focuses on experience gained, rather than academic qualifications.
These regulated and publicly recognised pathways provide you with a clear, cost-effective way to develop, motivate, and retain talented legal staff, while providing reassurance on their level of expertise and quality of service for both your organisation and your clients.
Benefits of CILEX Chartered Paralegals to your organisation
A CILEX Chartered Paralegal is a legal professional with significant work-based experience and technical expertise. They are regulated, listed on a public register, and have met rigorous professional standards, developed in collaboration with employers.
1. Reward and retain talent to increase motivation and commitment
2. Increased client confidence through regulation and transparency
3. Reduced turnover and recruitment costs
4. Stronger employer brand that attracts top legal professionals and from a broader talent pool
Replacing a paralegal can cost your business over £30,000. Professional recognition is a smarter investment.
Flexible routes to recognition
Whether your employees are just starting out or are already highly experienced, there’s a CILEX pathway for them:
- CILEX Paralegal: For professionals with a minimum of 2 years in a legal role.
- Trainee CILEX Chartered Paralegal: For those still building experience, including newly qualified law graduates.
- CILEX Chartered Paralegal: For individuals with 5+ years of legal experience and demonstrable competence.
Each route offers a clear progression structure that supports career development while boosting your team’s capability and morale.
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The Experience Assessment Route process
The CILEX Experience Assessment (CEA) is a straightforward, evidence-based route to CILEX Paralegal or CILEX Chartered Paralegal.
- Employee completes an application demonstrating their experience.
- You verify the application through a simple validation process.
- For Chartered Paralegal only, CILEX interviews the candidate to confirm their competence.
No exams. No disruption. Just meaningful recognition based on real experience. Application costs start from £1,260, with discounted rates for group applications.
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Talk to us today about how CILEX recognition can benefit your organisation.