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.
Future Prospects
- Yes, a full-time role will be available, though an application will be required.
£20-22,000.
The Law Practice
We practice in the following areas of law;
- Asset Recovery
- Civil Fraud
- Financial Wrongdoing
- Bribery & Corruption
- Corporate Investigations
- Professional Discipline & Regulatory
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
Full training will be provided by our team in (but not limited to):
- Interviews with clients
- The process of conveyancing
- File opening and closure
- Dealing with contracts
- Reviewing searches and property documents
- Writing articles for social media
- Telephone and post assistance
- Reception assistance
- Billing processes
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
- Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship
Course Content:
- Utilising IT programs and software
- Decision making
- Managing a quality service
- Project management
- Understanding the organisation and stakeholders
- Relevant regulations and policies
- Business fundamentals
- Professionalism and performance management
- Functional skills if needed
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
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 £15,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- A local commute is essential to be considered for this position.
How far do you live from Leicester 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)
- he following qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.
Do you hold English and maths GCSE grades 4-9
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.
- his Apprenticeship vacancy is for an immediate start, therefore we will only consider candidates that have left education.
- When did you leave education?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025
