what is a legal executive?

[guysach]

is a legal executive a solicitor?

which is better a solicitor Specializing in family law
Or legal executive in family law


thanks

[factor-fiction]

A solicitor is more highly qualified and generally commands a higher salary. However this article suggests the gap is narrowing
http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/legal-exe cutives-set-close-gap-solicitors

This Law Society site may help:
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/choosingandusing/ findasolicitor/view=panelinformation.law

[Eve]

I find it can very much depend on the person.

I know legal execs, paralegals etc... who are far more experienced and better at what they do than some solicitors.

Experience counts for a lot, a newly qualified solicitor and a legal exec with 10 years experience can be poles apart.

[loonytunes]

Just avoid family law as a career - this is the lowest earning branch of the law.