Paralegal Apprentice PLEXUS LEGAL LLP

Established in 2012, our scheme is one of the first major apprenticeship programmes to be launched by a national law firm. Plexus has worked with training providers to expand its programme for Paralegal Apprentices to include a greater range of skills applicable to working in a modern law firm. Your duties will include but not be limited to, take delivery of all incoming court proceedings, dealing with CRU (Compensation Recovery Unit) related matters, collation of files for audit and logging out files on Vectus and ensuring return, etc.,

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,500.00

    25 days annual leave, 5 days additional study leave, Interest free travel loan, Cycle to work, Tech loans, Pension

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm On-site

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121862

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Take delivery of all incoming court proceedings
  • Dealing with CRU (Compensation Recovery Unit) related matters
  • Collation of files for audit and logging out files on Vectus and ensuring return
  • Preparing acknowledgements of service
  • Disbursement checking and posting and dealing with disbursement queries
  • Create initial letters and documents to Court, Claimant Solicitors, CRU, and the insured as appropriate
  • Contacting court and/or Claimant Solicitors as appropriate

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

  • Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Services
  • 20% off-the-job study time per week (1 day per week) 
  • Off-the-job study time to be completed remotely or in the office with support from the training provider

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Opportunity to apply for permanent role upon qualification
  • Opportunity to apply for Solicitor Apprenticeship following year after qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent min of 5 including Maths & English (Grade (Level 5 (C) or above)) Essential
A Level or equivalent any subjects (Grade 3 subjects at grade C or above) Essential

About the employer

Plexus Law's Paralegal Apprentice roles offer an opportunity to gain a complete overview of how a leading law firm works by assisting the legal teams with administrative support and office duties. Plexus currently has 60 apprentices across five of its offices. Plexus Law is a Specialist Defendant Insurance Practice. The firm works with Insurance Companies, Corporate and Public Sector Clients and the Lloyd’s market.

Employer

PLEXUS LEGAL LLP

Address

Josephs Well Hanover Walk

Leeds

LS3 1AB

Contact

Samiya Hussein

talentdevelopment@plexuslaw.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

DAMAR LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Paralegal

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 May 2023