Paralegal Apprentice DIXON COLES & GODDARD
Dixon Coles & Goddard have a great opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to assist with day-to-day operation of the office and provide fee earner support. Duties will include: answering ’phones, general admin duties, drafting correspondence and basic legal documents, proofreading documents and operating CMS.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 26 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,740.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1 hours break for lunch)
Total hours per week: 35.0
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
28 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000070619
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Main Responsibilities:
- Taking notes on meeting and telephone calls
- Take and make telephone calls to clients and third parties
- Using and updating LEAP case management system
- Client onboarding
- Drafing correspondence and documents
- Assist colleagues with fee earning work
- Scanning and filing documents
- Make basic applications (e.g. to HM Land Registry or the Court)
- Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Office and LEAP case management system, to produce correspondence and documents and maintain records and databases
- Supporting fee earners with the administration of their files
- Ensure all files are regularly maintained and are in accordance with our office procedures
- Scanning documents to various computerised systems
- Filing legal, administrative and financial documents in date order
- Photocopying and printing various documents on behalf of colleagues
- Sorting and distributing incoming post, and organising/sending outgoing post
- Maintaining stationery and equipment
- Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
- Using content management systems to maintain internal databases
- Devising and maintaining office systems
- Proofreading documents
- Taking enquiries over the phone and other reception duties
Company Benefits:
- Workplace pension after 3 months.
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Paralegal Level 3 apprenticeship standard:
- Functional Skills Maths level 2
- Functional Skills English level 2
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there would be the opportunity to discuss the possibility of a permanent role within the firm, if appropriate for both apprentice and employer. There is also potential for further training and progession for the right candidate to a full fee earning role.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 x A Levels (Grade A-C) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DIXON COLES & GODDARD
Address
33 LUTTERWORTH ROAD
BLABY
LEICESTER
LE8 4DW
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Paralegal
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 26 Aug 2022