PARALEGAL APPRENTICESHIP

• Due to the Apprenticeship qualifying 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 is for an immediate start so requires candidates to 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

• 4-9 grades English and maths GCSE’s
• Viable commute essential
• 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

To assist in the roles that make up the work load of the Property litigation department

• Liaising with and taking instructions from the senior members of the team as may be required.
• Assisting solicitors within the team with their caseload of property litigation, dealing with all stages of disputes up to and including trial/hearings and bailiff appointments.
• Liaising with external solicitors, and counsel when required.
• Dealing with legal queries and enquiries referred by other members of the team.
• Preparing relevant documentation for trial/hearings including bundles for trial/hearings
• Frequent liaising with courts including chasing currently active files and for example, court wait times.
• Understanding and complying with court guidelines (CPR and Practice Directions) alongside dealing with court forms, applications and filing of documents