Summary
A paralegal typically provides support to Solicitors, Lawyers and other legal professionals by performing a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of legal processes. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy research, and have strong organisational skills, a career as a paralegal could be a great fit for you!
Wage
£16,000 a year
£16,000 - £18,000
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
What You Can Expect:
A career as part of our specialist legal team offers an unparalleled opportunity to be involved with a variety of high-quality projects. The firm’s work in very varied, ranging from development advice and negotiation of planning agreements to conducting judicial reviews and complex litigation. We act for a wide range of clients, from national developers to individual landowners and public authorities. You will receive hands-on training throughout your apprenticeship. You will work across all levels of our team, and with leading practitioners in the field. You will also work alongside clients, consultants, and other legal professionals, and be given the opportunity to create your own professional networks to assist the development of your career. As part of our team, you will be able to share your ideas and perspectives as our firm evolves through its third decade.
Role and Responsibilities:
No two days at our practice are the same, and the work you undertake will be varied. However, you can expect to be involved with the following (with supervision as required):
* Research: Conducting legal research relating to legislation, judicial decisions, planning appeal decisions, and planning policy Your research will inform advice to clients, or be shared with colleagues / external stakeholders as part of training seminars
* Negotiating Agreements: Drafting and preparing legal documents such as planning and highways agreements, as well as managing execution and completion formalities
* Client Interaction: Communicating with clients to take instructions, responding to queries, or providing advice as appropriate
* Document Preparation: Preparing court applications and bundles, drafting instructions to counsel, and collating core documents for planning appeals
* Drafting Correspondence: Preparing letters, routine correspondence, and objection submissions
* Case Management: Organising and maintaining case files, including managing deadlines
* Court and Appeal Assistance: Assisting with hearings and appeal proceedings, including attending court, tribunal sessions, and/or public inquiries
* Business Development: Assisting with marketing exercises, client pitches, articles for external publication, and knowledge sharing
* Administrative Tasks: Managing case files, developing precedents, scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining legal databases
* Compliance: Undertaking work pursuant to all compliance with all firm and regulatory standards
Where you’ll work
2 QUEEN STREET
LEEDS
LS1 2TW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Equal to A level
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.
* 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.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information
As a Paralegal Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Paralegal Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Additional learning within the apprenticeship will enable you to be awarded a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Services which can afford you exemptions from the first two years of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.
Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by online training from and on-the-job learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))
A Level in:
* 3 A Levels / Excluding General Studies (grade Grade 4 (C) or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Manage multiple tasks
* Written communication skills
* Motivation
* Enthusiasm
* Able to work independently
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Reliability
* Positive & can do attitude
* Commercial awareness
Other requirements
The position is offered on a full-time basis, with one day each week being dedicated to study and the remaining 4 days being in the office or working remotely. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including: ·Year 1 Salary of between £18,000 and £20,000 (subject to experience), increasing Year 2 ·Bonus Scheme depending on individual and firm performance ·Employee Pension Scheme – we contribute 5% of your gross salary per month ·All training fees associated with your Apprenticeship paid ·25 days holiday year (excluding Bank Holidays and Public Holidays) ·Office closure over Christmas and New Years without affecting holiday entitlement or allocation ·Allocation of a training supervisor to act as a mentor throughout your Apprenticeship ·Remote working in accordance with the firm’s policies