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Paralegal Apprentice Grey-Smith Legal

Grey-Smith Legal are looking for a hardworking and dedicated individual to work within their office providing administrative assistance to fee earners. This is the perfect opportunity to start your career in the legal sector and gain experience with a reputable company.

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Closing date: 11 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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, hours to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    11 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000094072

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

In this role you will be providing secretarial and clerical support to fee earners in the practice. Duties include but not limited to:

  • Providing administrative assistance to fee earners
  • Open and closing files
  • Inputting new instructions onto the case management system
  • Updating the case management system and data input
  • Providing excellent client care by assisting clients on the phone and in person
  • Carrying out due diligence checks
  • Issuing contracts
  • Dealing with the exchange of contracts under supervision
  • Drafting completion statements
  • Obtaining redemption statements
  • Providing updates and chasing clients/third parties
  • Liaising with estate agents, mortgage advisors and lenders
  • Post completion formalities such as submitting SDLT returns and applications for registration
  • Producing letters to clients using the case management system
  • Diary management
  • Filing, billing, faxing photocopying, sorting post

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

  • Level 3 Paralegal at Bede Sixth Form College
  • Functional skills Maths & English, if required
  • CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Services

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Able to work independently, Able to prioritise workload, Able to work under pressure

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
A Level or equivalent Any subjects (Grade A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

You need A Levels to apply due to the nature of the qualification.

About the employer

Bringing speed and efficiency to residential and commercial conveyancing. Based in Saltburn-by-the-sea, Grey-Smith Legal helps clients from across England and Wales with quick and efficient property conveyancing services for both residential and commercial property. With over 20 years of experience in residential property and legal services, our expert team can help with the purchase, sale or refinance of any residential property.

Employer

Grey-Smith Legal

Address

67 Queensway

Billingham

TS23 2LU

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Training

Training provider

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Contact

Anna Harper

anna.harper@the-etc.ac.uk

07436 795883

Apprenticeship standard

Paralegal

Level 3 (A level)

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