Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship (Salary £16,575)

Pabla and Pabla Solicitors

MANCHESTER, M20 2NR

Closes in 29 days (Friday 20 December)

Posted on 19 November 2024


Summary

An exciting new Paralegal Apprenticeship opportunity located in Didsbury. Pabla and Pabla Solicitors are looking for 3 eager individuals to join their team and kick-start their journey on a legal pathway.

Annual wage
£16,575 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

3

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

Main responsibilities:

  • Set up cases on systems
  • Consider evidence and valuing claims
  • Handling low value claims from inception to conclusion.
  • Speaking to new clients, taking full instructions in relation to road traffic accident claims, assessing liability.
  • Submitting claims on the online Official Injury Claim Portal
  • Managing a caseload under the supervision of qualified solicitors.
  • Maintaining regular communication with clients, updating them on case progression.
  • Instructing medical experts, valuing claims, and negotiating settlements.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal procedures and protocols.
  • Meeting performance targets and contributing to the firm's success.
  • Issuing court proceedings and other aspects of litigation.

Benefits: 

  • Great bonus scheme

Where you’ll work

OLD TOWN HALL

LAPWING LANE

MANCHESTER

M20 2NR

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

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

Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • 3 x A-Levels (grade 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
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks. This is a personal background check that helps inform an employer on criminal convictions . Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

About this company

Pabla and Pabla Solicitors provide high-quality legal services and advice for individuals within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire area. They offer help and assistance whether it be Family Law, Wills & Probate, Personal Injury, Immigration or Residential Property Services.

https://pablasolicitors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The organisation currently has a member of staff completing the Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship qualification and another member of staff currently on the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAMAR LIMITED

Sabina Adam

Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

07566 289 979

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288182.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 20 December)

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