Paralegal Apprenticeship

PENN FARADAY SOLICITORS LIMITED

OLDHAM, OL1 1RD

Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2025


Summary

Gain a Level 3 Paralegal qualification. Under the direction of senior staff, the post-holder will provide routine general clerical and administrative support.

Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year 6 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

Job description:

  • Work at front reception answering calls and greeting clients.
  • Data inputting, open new files, carrying out conflict checks and ID checks.
  • Carry out office administration.
  • Organize case files and help compile court bundles.
  • Preparing and drafting legal documents.
  • See clients and take witness statements.
  • Undertake legal research.
  • Attend court hearings with Solicitor/Barrister and take notes.

Where you’ll work

23 QUEEN STREET

OLDHAM

OL1 1RD

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

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

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

  • Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
  • Off the job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade grades 9-4 (A*-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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this company

High Street Firm offering experience in Personal Injury, Family, Immigration and Wills & Probate.

https://www.pennfaraday.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression to full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Deborah Wynn

deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk

01617853586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299398.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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