Summary
We have a great opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join Buxton Coates Solicitors. They are looking for an ambitious apprentice to join their team and positively impact the company through their support with legal matters and transactions to manage client requests and colleague demands, often connected to sensitive or complex issues.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Main Duties:
* Preparing and drafting Legal Documents
* Research
* Word processing, filing and other general office tasks
* Telephone duties
* Fee Earning duties
* File Reviews
* Production of Accounts Slips and invoices
* Time Recording
Company Benefits:
* Health insurance after 6 months service
* Gym membership after 12 months service
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Where you’ll work
First Floor Unit 3, Temple Point, Bullerthorpe Lane
Colton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 9JL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
DAMAR 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
Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed
* An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
* At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
* Details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 x GCSE including English and maths (grade 4/C)
A Level in:
* 3 x A-Levels (grade A* - D)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.