Paralegal Apprentice (Lartey & Co Solicitors)

LARTEY AND CO LTD

London, SE8 3DX

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 13 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a paralegal to work at a dynamic, boutique criminal defence and extradition law firm. You will as part of your position draft written applications for bail, bad character submissions, and letters of representation.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,000 - £18,000

Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

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

  • Brief counsel, instruct experts, and conduct client conferences to prepare thoroughly for trial
  • Manage multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and court directions are adhered to
  • Representing clients during police station interview providing invaluable legal advice
  • Attending Prisons to conduct client conferences

Where you’ll work

Fuel Tank, 8-12 Creekside

Deptford

London

SE8 3DX

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 UNIVERSITY 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.

    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 from and on-the-job learning

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    Other in:

    • UCAS (grade 96 points)

    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
    • Word - Microsoft Office
    • Strong communicator
    • Resilient under pressure
    • Team player
    • Adaptable

    Other requirements

    Familiarity with legal databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case management software is a plus, but not essential.

    About this company

    Lartey & Co Solicitors was founded by Jason Lartey who is the Managing Director of the Firm. We pride ourselves on being able to provide specialist legal advice in Criminal Law, Extradition Law, Appeals, Confiscation Proceedings, Cash Seizure & Forfeiture Proceedings.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential to become an accredited police station representative

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED

    Megan Finn

    meganfinn@bpp.com

    0203 834 2872

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284966.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 13 November at 11:59pm)

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