Summary
You will join an experienced team based in our Nottingham Office working alongside administrators, paralegals, solicitors and partners in an open plan office environment. This role is office based.
Wage
£22,222 a year
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 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
Assisting fee earners with general preparation work including processing administrative applications and working on client files for Solicitors including drafting, lodging and tracking the progress of applications with the council's and statutory authorities as required.
Utilising workflows and tasks on a case management system (CMS).
Making relevant licensing enquiries, reviewing council policies and where necessary liaising with relevant parties by telephone and in writing.
Gaining an understanding of the Licensing Act 2003 to broaden your understanding of our client’s business and the leisure sector.
* Developing and maintaining good client relationships.
* Working to strict deadlines.
* Working cohesively within the team.
* Achieving fee and time targets.
* Abiding by the firms values, ethos and brand guidelines.
* Ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
* Attending appropriate training as and when required.
* General administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing etc.
Where you’ll work
37 STONEY STREET
THE LACE MARKET
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 1LS
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
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 form and on-the-job learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4))
A Level in:
* 3 A-Levels (grade (A*-C))
Other in:
* UCAS (grade 96)
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
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* IT skills (Microsoft Office)
* Time management skills
* Ability to multitask
* Ability to clearly communicate
* Ability to prioritise tasks
* Able to meet deadlines
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to be flexible
* Approachable
* Conscientious
* Reliable
* Confident
Other requirements
·Birthday off as an additional day of leave. Option to apply for five additional days of unpaid holiday per annum ·Company Pension scheme ·Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Employee Assistance Programme) ·Cycle to work scheme ·"Lunch on us" quarterly and social days/evenings ·25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays