Paralegal Apprentice

Summary

Our Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme will give you a fantastic grounding and the opportunity to study and progress towards qualification as a Chartered Legal Executive or ultimately, a Solicitor.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Paralegal (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm 1 hour lunch break
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 5

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

File creation and client care correspondence
Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with telephone enquiries
Attending meetings and taking notes
Providing regular updates to clients as to the current situation of their case
Drafting documents such as letters, contracts, transfer deeds and leases under supervision
Carrying out legal research
Preparing completion statements, accounts forms, invoices and understanding client ledgers
Assisting with administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, filing tasks and letter writing
Processing and recording payments
Undertaking preparation of court proceedings and utilising workflows on the case management system, under supervision
Attending and participating in departmental meetings

Where you’ll work

Cartergate House

26 Chantry Lane

Grimsby

DN31 2LJ

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

CILEX LAW SCHOOL 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

One day each week is dedicated to study time, which will be spent in the office, allowing for easy access to support if needed. The academic element of the training will be delivered by an authorised training provider, who will monitor progress throughout the scheme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

A Level in:

3 A Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent) (grade C)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Wilkin Chapman is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire & East Yorkshire with an unrivalled breadth and depth of expertise and experience. With over 400 people located across four offices in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, and Beverley, we provide trusted legal and insolvency advice to both business and private clients based locally, nationally and internationally.

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

Company benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement, self-invested pension plan, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted legal fees, referral incentives.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successfully completing the paralegal apprenticeship programme, apprentices will become qualified as CILEx Level 3 paralegals, equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to take on paralegal roles within our business.

Some may wish to continue their professional development through further study and consider applying for the Chartered Legal Executive Scheme and qualifying as a chartered legal executive or ultimately a solicitor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Wilkin Chapman LLP

Angela English

angela.english@wilkinchapman.co.uk

01472262633

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298628.

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Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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