Job Description
The Paralegal Apprentice will work under the Apprentice Manager along with daily supervision provided by the department's Management team, and the instructing lawyer (where applicable). You will complete a range of tasks for Clifford Chance Lawyers and work across different teams.
Key responsibilities
1. You will be responsible for creating high quality work which requires good attention to detail. Continuous feedback will be provided on the tasks you complete.
2. Maintain good housekeeping (administrative activities), including updating internal trackers, updating work progress, communicating effectively, and attending meetings/webinars on time.
3. Play a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.
4. Maintain acceptable progress towards attaining your paralegal apprenticeship qualification.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge through formal training, informal coaching and mentoring, skills-based and technical training, and on-the-job learning.
Your career experience so far
The candidate will possess the following skills:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised and efficient
* Effective and flexible communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Enthusiastic and hardworking
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* Strong commitment to undertaking training alongside the day-to-day role of a Paralegal Apprentice
Eligibility
* 5 GCSEs grade (A-C or 9-4) including math's and English or equivalent qualifications;
* 3 A-levels (or equivalent) grade A-D
* If you already have a level 3 or above legal qualification which is similar to the level 3 paralegal apprenticeship, you will not be eligible.
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, combining the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work, and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, offering our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies that matter most to them.
You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. Regardless of who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work across all our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part of an innovative, diverse, and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best colleagues meet.
The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre
The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, located in Clifford Chance's Newcastle office, is one of two such centres, with the other in Delhi. These centres work together to support global lawyer teams by effectively utilising knowledge, resources, processes, and legal technology to serve clients. The Newcastle Delivery Centre encompasses a range of practice areas, including Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Tax, Pensions & Employment.
Clifford Chance is looking to recruit a number of Paralegal Apprentices to join the team in Newcastle in September 2025.
A paralegal is a person trained in subsidiary legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer. At Clifford Chance, our paralegals provide essential support to lawyers across the areas of law we work in, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about law. The role involves working in a team of paralegals at differing levels who work on various transactions, assisting them with all aspects of delivery on a range of projects while working towards attaining your legal apprenticeship qualification.
Recruitment and selection will be on a rolling basis until 16 February 2025, with various assessment and interview points during this time.
For details on the recruitment process and to hear from our current and former apprentices, visit our paralegal apprenticeships page.
Work pattern
Monday - Friday 35 hours per week.
Hybrid working
Due to the nature of this role, office attendance is required for more than our 'balanced' hybrid working policy. The expectation for this role is to be working in the office for a minimum of 80% of your time. Please see our careers site for further information on our working environment.
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm, and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks, providing a platform for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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