PARALEGAL APPRENTICESHIP

• Due to the Apprenticeship criteria we are unable to accept applications from candidates that have a higher qualification in the area of law than this Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.
• Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
• The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately.
• We are unable to consider applications where there is a long commute or if there is a need to relocate. Please only apply if you live locally

DESIRED SKILLS

• Due to the Apprenticeship criteria candidates with LLB would not be eligible for this position
• Local viable commute essential
• 4-9 grades English and maths GCSE’s
• Confident with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage reception in conjunction with other administration duties
• Good attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of ICT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate or gain a clear understanding of the firm’s in-house systems where training will be given
• Excellent presentation, organisation and timekeeping skills
• Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding
• The ability to use own initiative, be able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Must be well-presented with a clear, pleasant telephone manner
• Good organisational skills
• Good client care skills

YOUR ROLE

This is a unique role for an existing client handling high volume cases.

• The initial roles is pre-legal case management.
• Over time, the role likely to evolve into other area of debt recovery, including legal action. The role will includes:
• Updating case records
• Reporting to client & advising of next steps
• Financial postings