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.
- Please consider if the business is a viable commute, as we are unable to consider applications where there is a long commute or if there is a need to relocate.
An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice
- We are a small, specialised law firm which can be quiet and focused but also very busy due to court deadlines and client demands, client enquiries and phone calls. The apprentice would be sat in our reception area with our legal secretary who will be responsible for much of the training. The apprentice needs to be able to work to tight deadlines and at times under pressure.
Future Prospectsl
- Yes there is the potential for a full time position to be available at the end of the apprenticeship salary to be decided closer to the time but will be in line with market rates for the position.
The Law Practice
- We provide legal services in Family Law to our clients to include advice for Divorce proceedings, financial matters, Children issues and cohabitation disputes.
- We are a small high street practice with two solicitors carrying out the above work supported by our secretary and finance assistant.
Your role
Are you ready for the challenge of working in Family Law where no two days are the same.
- To provide support to our busy practice.
- Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, adobe acrobat, outlook.
- Good and accurate typing speed.
- Audio and copy typing as you will be expected to prepare letters and court documents including court bundles
- Filing accurately in date and time order
- Scanning and copying
- Ability to time record for fee earner and assist with the preparation of billing,
- Assisting fee earners with preparing key documents for Hearings
- Preparing cost schedules,
- Answering the telephone,
- Liaising with our clients
- Managing diaries to include making appointments
- Archiving old files
- Good telephone manner and communication skills
- Be able to work as part of a team.
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
Personal qualities
- Well presented and polite
- Ability to take the initiative
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels
- Reliable and adaptable
- Willingness to take on challenges and to push oneself further
- Motivated and keen to learn new skills
Training to be provided
- You will complete the Paralegal Apprenticeship
- This Apprenticeship will involve off the job training.
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
- The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months.
- This course has multiple start dates throughout the year
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.
Things to consider
- Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
- Please have a CV prepared on a word document
- An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying.
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidates suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
- PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY
- The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- To be considered for an Apprenticeship you would need to be out of education, please only apply if you have left education.
- When did you leave education?
- • The following qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.
Do you hold English and maths GCSE grades 4-9
As stated, 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.
- • A local commute is essential to be considered for this position.
How far do you live from Worcester and how long would it take to travel?
( we are unable to consider applications where there is a need to relocate, of if the journey is not considered viable or affordable, please consider before applying)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/05/2025
Expected start date: 19/05/2025
