Legal Assistant Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Apprentice to join our team, providing all JLES Regions with legal support and assistance. The role is predominantly associated with applying a functional knowledge and understanding of specific areas of the Law to the legal hindrances that delay our clients’ highway and sewer ‘adoptions’.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

Hours

Standard hours are 8.30am 5.00pm, with an early finish at 4.30pm on Fridays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Reporting directly to JLES’ Legal Services Manager, you will take on responsibilities to manage and oversee legal hindrances to highway and sewer adoptions
Liaising with local authorities, clients and third parties’ legal teams as required
Negotiating legal requirements with local authorities, researching alternative approaches, and assisting presenting these findings and solutions to both internal and external clients
Assisting the team in reporting to the JLES regions with regular updates
Assisting the JLES regions in reporting to clients
Working interdependently with JLES regions to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments
Liaisons with various Adopting Authorities to pursue information, feedback, and approvals

Where you’ll work

Church Farm House
Station Road, Aldbury
Tring
HP23 5RS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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.
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

Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language and 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills

About this company

JLES Group, established in December 2004, is a nationwide group of businesses offering civil engineering & infrastructure solutions to the housebuilding industry. Our mission is to address the adoption issues faced by housebuilders across the UK, whilst creating a positive experience for all our stakeholders including employees, clients, residents, and the general society.

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

Company benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, there are other benefits including your birthday off, annual trips, and private healthcare.

After this apprenticeship

As a young dynamic forward-thinking company, we offer excellent career development prospects for those eager to further their career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JLES LEGAL SERVICES LIMITED

Alicia Hall

apprenticeships@jlesgroup.com

08448797131

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301766.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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