Job Description

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.

An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Paralegal

An excellent opportunity to start a career, complete an apprenticeship and progress within a London law practice. General duties may include making and receiving telephone calls, preparing precise attendance notes, and filing, etc. To assist in the roles that make up the work load of the Property litigation department

Future Prospects

An opportunity to progress on completion of the Apprenticeship

The Law Practice

Full service legal practice providing services to business clients and with a specialism in banking and finance

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

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

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 cilex apprenticeship

The CILEx Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship is made up of:

Ethics, professionalism, and legal systems Client care and legal research skills Law and practice in a field related to the work of the Apprentice Administrative duties and working with others in a legal environment.

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 Elstree 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)

This Apprenticeship vacancy is for an immediate start, therefore we will only consider candidates that 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
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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/04/2025
Expected start date: 05/05/2025