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.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Due to the Apprenticeship funding criteria candidates with an LLB would not be eligible for this position, therefore we are unable to consider their application
• 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

IMPORTANT

• 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. Please consider if the business is a viable commute
• 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.
• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate’s suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.

Paralegal work within a team helping to manage and collect information and prepare it for use by the team – client interaction and interaction with other professionals is very likely.

• Working with a designated legal team
• Drafting documents and emails
• Collecting and storing information
• Interacting with clients and others
• Attending Court with team members
• Attending meetings with team members
• Working with legal software management systems
• Working with online legal applications including those for Civil Procedure Rules
• Conducting Research