Paralegal Apprentice - Employment and Pensions

Apprentices are integral to the running of client teams. This is an incredible opportunity with responsibilities from day one, including helping partners and solicitors in all aspects of their casework. Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided and encouragement given, where appropriate, to use initiative. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Requirements

• GCSE in:
  • 5 x including English and maths (grade 9-4/A*-C or above)
• A Level in:
  • 3 x A-Levels (grade A* - C)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to fee earners (Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals) in aspects of their casework
• Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of the law and the legal procedures and formalities relevant to the role
• Conduct accurate and timely research, analysis and application of the relevant law
• Draft legal documentation and correspondence
• Prepare and draft reports for clients
• Develop a good working knowledge of the key clients and contacts in their division
• Take responsibility for planning and organising workload effectively to deliver work in accordance with deadlines and expectations
• Comply with file management requirements and procedures for all matters
• Apply a clear understanding of ethical concepts to work carried out
• Respond to queries in a timely manner, always demonstrating courtesy and professionalism
• 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