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 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

• Answers the telephone and provides exceptional customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Supports line manager and other colleagues
• Arranges client meetings
• Attends meetings and takes meeting notes
• Deals with key property related administration
• Using online case management system
• Logs into and updates various portals
• Updates and manages records and files
• Undertaking research
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides reception coverage as needed for backup
• Take part in the rota for dealing with outgoing post and DX
• Drafts correspondence and standard forms
• Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with GDPR
• Preparing invoices for clients