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Paralegal Apprenticeship AST HAMPSON SOLICITORS LLP

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will proactively support the team in the progression of all types of transactions, ensuring customers and other third parties (such as lenders, utility providers, estate agents and other solicitors) are kept updated throughout the process. This will require excellent communication and customer service skills.

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Closing date: 13 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000085828

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Handling telephone calls and client interactions
  • Communicating with clients, colleagues and work partners
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Attending to basic clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing and making and receiving telephone calls
  • Assisting with the opening, progression, completion and closing of client files
  • Reviewing and drafting documents
  • Using the Case Management System and keeping accurate records
  • Managing data in accordance with the GDPR and all other Data regulations
  • Assisting the Solicitors and Fee Earners with their duties
  • Working as part of a team to ensure that the client and team objectives are met
  • Carrying out research and finding and using appropriate precedents
  • Understanding and utilising basic financial information
  • Complying the relevant regulations including but not limited to the SRA Code of Conduct and CILEX regulations
  • General to ensure that the firm runs smoothly

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Paralegal Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
  • Functional Skills English Level 2
  • Functional Skills Math’s Level 2

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is scope to progress and continue your career and professional development in a fee-earning role or towards a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship or other qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade grades 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade grades 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential

About the employer

AST Hampsons Solicitors has been established for over 150 years providing a Professional, efficient and friendly service to all our clients. We have 3 offices in the local area and we specialise in: Commercial and Corporate Law General Litigation Family Law Wills and Probate Housing and Property We are currently recruiting for an apprentice to join our team at our South Parade office in the Conveyancing department.

Employer

AST HAMPSON SOLICITORS LLP

Address

7 South Parade

Rochdale

OL16 1LR

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Training

Training provider

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Deborah Wynn

deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk

0161 785 3586

Apprenticeship standard

Paralegal

Level 3 (A level)

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