Professional support lawyer
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The professional support lawyer (PSL) position, also known as knowledge lawyer (KL), has its origins in the United Kingdom and is essentially a central resource for research within a given practice area.
Background
The idea of professional support lawyers began in the 1990s in english law offices. The PSLs were tasked with activities which can be compared to that of a paralegal: drafting statements and determining precedents. One aspect of employment as a PSL is that they can work from home, and they can work regular business hours. One requirement of a PSL is that they must have a wide range of skills.[1]
Job description
The role of the PSL in law firms is similar to analyst who advises lawyers, trains others, communicates with clients and runs seminars.[2] The role was initially a low-profile position providing support to attorneys. A law firm can only have a finite number of partners and that is one reason the position was created. The role is evolving and the PSL can specialize in different areas of the law.[3]
References
- ^ Taddia, Marialuisa (13 June 2016). "How to: become a professional support lawyer". The Law Society. Law Gazette. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Milton, N. J. (2019). The knowledge manager's handbook : a step-by-step guide to embedding effective knowledge management in your organization (Second ed.). London, United Kingdom: Kogan Page. p. 171. ISBN 9780749484613.
- ^ McFarlane, Kirsty (29 November 2018). "Kirsty McFarlane: Why professional support lawyers are growing in importance". Scottish Legal News. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
Further reading
- Bateman, Julia; Battersby, Karen; Hall, Lucy; Hamilton, Amanda; Clark, Clare Harman; Hart, Catherine; Hogan, Ailish; Lang, Katherine; Pigott, Charles; Russell, Hélène; Shenkman, Evan J; Troostwyk, Lucinda (2018). The Evolving Role of the Professional Support Lawyer. London: Globe Law And Business. ISBN 9781783583485.
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