Legal Assistant/Paralegal Apprenticeship
SCOTT HYMAN & CO
OLDHAM, OL1 3AN
Closes in 10 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 June 2024
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal Apprentice with a keen interest in conveyancing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic legal environment.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 a year
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Key Responsibilities:
· Communicate effectively with solicitors, estate agents, and clients to ensure all parties are informed and up to date.
· Assist with accounting and billing tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
· Coordinate appointments, including managing all correspondence and logistical arrangements.
· Maintain a comprehensive case log and/or file for reference and review purposes.
· Type and file legal documents with precision and efficiency.
· Ensure records are meticulously maintained and up to date.
· Organise diaries and schedules, ensuring all commitments are tracked and met.
· Handle phone calls professionally, directing enquiries as appropriate.
· Prepare paperwork and documentation as required for conveyancing processes.
· Liaise with clients, providing clear and helpful communication.
·Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.
Where you’ll work
LANCASHIRE HOUSE
WINTERS CT
CHURCH LANE
OLDHAM
OL1 3AN
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
Your training plan
Level 3 Paralegal
Off the job training will take place with Oldham College one day a week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- 5 subjects including English and Maths (grade Grades 9-4 (A*-C))
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
- 3 subjects (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
Other requirements
Any prior study or coursework in law, legal studies, or a related field is advantageous.
About this company
We are a distinguished high street law firm specialising in property law.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the chance to secure a permanent paralegal role within our conveyancing team. This role provides a solid foundation for a rewarding and successful career in conveyancing.
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 VAC1000260983.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
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