Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest national law firms in the UK.
Wage
£21,840 a year
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 25 September
Duration
2 years
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
Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest national law firms in the UK. You will be supporting the Partnership, Wills and Probate team, part of our Private Client services division based in our Sheffield office.
Estate planning is essential to make sure our client’s wealth is protected for them and their families. By structuring assets in a tax-efficient way, we make sure everyone is provided for in the future. Our partner-led team offers the full range of legal and tax expertise clients need to help plan effectively for their future.
Our Estate Planning team help with but are not limited to the following services:
* Wills- advising on, drafting and executing
* Trusts- setting up and administering trusts to manage money, property or investments for specific people or purposes
* Succession planning- advising on a client’s succession, including liaising with investment and wealth managers
* Lasting Powers of Attorney – advising on, drafting and registration
* Deeds– advising on and preparing a variety of Deeds including Deeds of Variation
Your Role
This apprentice role is an entry level Paralegal position and will be to assist within all elements of our Estate Planning team. You will work as part of a team and tasks will include video and telephone appointments with clients to obtain instructions, drafting Wills, drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney answering and making calls to existing clients. You may assist with managing a shared inbox. You will assist and support more experienced fee earners with their files. You will have the opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm and learn from a highly experienced and skilled team of Private Client lawyers. There will be the opportunity to assist with all areas of the team to further widen your experience
* Paralegals support solicitors in progressing their matters. This involves creating and organising case files, as well as contacting clients. This programme offers a great grounding for a career in law
* Completing relevant administration duties including photocopying, scanning documents, amending documentation, filing, archiving and file maintenance
* Assisting with new client enquiries
* Assisting with arrangements for meetings, telephone conferences, and, where required, attend to take detailed notes, communicating with clients, and third parties by telephone or in writing including taking basic client instructions and providing case updates when appropriate
* Drafting documents (including letters, and file notes) and drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Achieve targets to ensure profitable working
* Ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
* Attending appropriate training events as and when required
* Supporting the team's business development activities/events
* Working to deadlines and be adept at multi-tasking
* Whilst planning and prioritising will be the key to your success, you’ll also need to be flexible and quick to respond to requests at short notice. You’ll be experienced in following set guidelines and processes, but with the ability and confidence to use your own judgement where required and to complete written tasks to a high standard (e.g. grammatical and technical accuracy)
Where you’ll work
One Castlepark
Tower Hill
Bristol
BS2 0JA
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
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
Founded in 1912, Irwin Mitchell has helped over one million clients so far. These include individuals, small businesses, as well as national and international organisations. We currently employ over 2,500 people across 14 offices. The IMCF (Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation) was set up in 1997 and has so far donated over £1 million to local and national causes. We give all our employees 14 hours a year to use on voluntary work, to give back to our communities.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))
A Level in:
* 3 x A Levels or equivalent (Exclu General Studies) (grade (A-C/9-4 or equivalent))
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
* Time management skills
* Microsoft Word, Office & Excel
* Strong desire to work
* Friendly
* Reliable
* Confident
* Resilient
* Ability to work at speed
* Flexible approach to work
* To work on own initiative
* Ability to multitask
* Ability to meet deadlines
Other requirements
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders. The background checks made will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks ¬with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.