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Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard
All training is in our Harlow, Essex office. Training will be provided daily during the working day.
Wage
£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Answering and making telephone calls
- Providing estimates
- Reviewing legal documentation
- Writing emails and letters
- Using LEAP case management
- Using various online portals
Where you'll work
Suites 25-33 Central House
High Street
Ongar
Essex
CM5 9AA
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAMAR LIMITED
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
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Paralegal Level 3.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
PCS Legal
http://www.pcslegal.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Regular reviews, casual dress days, company events, discounted or free food, employee discounts, health & well-being programme.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We are able to offer progression into our Conveyancing Departments within a Conveyancing Team.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PCS Legal
Kate Forsdike
Kate.f@pcslegal.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039140.
Closes in 4 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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