Paralegal Apprentice - NMW for Age

Open Law Ltd

HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5HE

Closes in 6 days (Friday 27 September)

Posted on 19 August 2024

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Summary

As an Paralegal Apprentice at Open Law, you’ll gain hands-on experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills and knowledge.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Working Week: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm ***Flexibility to be able to work at either Slaithwaite and Honley offices of Open Law. (approximately 6/7 miles from one office to the other)***

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Positions available

3

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

As a Paralegal Apprentice, your main responsibilities will include:

  • To support their legal team with administrative tasks.
  • Conduct legal research and gathering relevant information to progress a client matter.
  • Ensuring records are meticulously maintained and up to date.
  • Interacting with clients and other parties to facilitate communication and to support case management.
  • Assist Open Law in maintaining compliance with Ant-Money Laundering Regulations by providing through support in compliance checks, documentation, and reporting, ensuring adherence to all legal standards.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.
  • Understanding and following all relevant Open Law policies and procedures.

Company Benefits:

  • Annual Leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities to progress and further development
     

Where you’ll work

BRITANNIA MILLS

SLAITHWAITE

HUDDERSFIELD

HD7 5HE

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.

    • 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.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade (Grade 9-4/A*-C or above))
    • Maths (grade (Grade 9-4/A*-C or above))
    • 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental

    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.

    About this company

    Open Law is a local down to earth solicitors with offices based in Slaithwaite and Honley. We are a multi-disciplinary law firm and offer services such as residential conveyancing, Private Client and Family law.

    https://open-law.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    This apprenticeship offers a clear pathway for career development and upon successful completion, you will:

    • Earn a recognised qualification that will pave the way for a successful career as a paralegal or legal assistant with the opportunity to secure a full-time role upon completion.
    • Explore opportunities for advancement to a Solicitor Apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DAMAR LIMITED

    Sabina Adam

    Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

    07566 289 979

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000271701.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Friday 27 September)

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