Apprentice Paralegal Post Completions

PCS Legal

Ongar, CM5 9AA

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 October 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to learn on the job in our busy conveyancing office. You will be part of the Post Completions team ensuring transactions are registered in a timely manner with HMLR. Duties will include, but are not limited to, scanning, photocopying, corresponding with clients and lenders.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Benefits: Regular reviews, casual dress days, company events, discounted or free food, employee discounts, Health & wellbeing programme

Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 Year 9 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

  • Answering and making telephone calls 
  • Reviewing legal documentation 
  • Writing emails and letters
  • Using LEAP Case Management 
  • Using various online portals 

Where you’ll work

Suites 25 - 33 Central House

High Street

Ongar

CM5 9AA

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

    • Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeshiop Standard  
    • All training in our Ongar, Essex office
    • Training will be provided daily during the working day

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • GCSE (grade 4)
    • GCSE (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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
    • Customer care skills

    About this company

    PCS Legal are an established firm of Licensed Conveyancers and Probate Practitioners regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Our staff are dedicated and highly trained to deal with all aspects of conveyancing. As a progressive legal firm we are committed to ensuring all clients receive the highest possible standard of advice and service in relation to their house sale and purchase, remortgage transaction, Will advice, probate, estate planning or commercial transactions

    http://www.pcslegal.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • We are able to offer progression into our Conveyancing Departments within a Conveyancing Team

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PCS Legal

    Rachel Nelson

    Rachel.n@pcslegal.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280436.

    Apply now

    Closes in 21 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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