Paralegal Apprenticeship

Kingswood Solicitors

BIRMINGHAM (B10 0XE)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 June 2025

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Summary

Kingswood Solicitors are looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal Apprentice to join their growing team. You will get a chance to experience a wide variety of duties across the apprenticeship, and this is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the legal sector.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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National minimum wage for the first 12 months. Holidays: Statutory Sick Pay: Statutory

Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Breaks: 30-minutes

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a paralegal, typically we will provide training and expect the apprentice to learn the following:

  • Carry out office administration, including billing and writing letters
  • Organise diaries, schedule meetings and respond to telephone queries
  • Write first document drafts, such as contracts, and proofread documents
  • Conduct legal research
  • Analyse and input legal data
  • Organise case files, attend court inquests and tribunals, transcribe legal opinion and compile litigation bundles
  • File documents at court
  • Network with clients and build valuable relationships
  • Contracts and legal documents
  • Complete official documentation and write reports on cases
  • Take witness statements
  • Attend meetings with experts or claimants along with the supervisor

Where you'll work

376 COVENTRY ROAD
SMALL HEATH
BIRMINGHAM
B10 0XE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Your training course

Paralegal (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

  • The successful apprentice will complete a full Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard qualification through Birmingham Metropolitan College
  • The apprentice will complete a minimum of 6-hours per week of training and will have an assessor assigned to them who will be in regular contact throughout the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

GCSE in:

  • any subject (grade 4/C or above)
  • any subject (grade 4/C or above)
  • any subject (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

any subject (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

✨ Due to the hands-on nature of this apprenticeship, having transferable skills gained through previous work experience is highly valued. 💼🛠️ 🚗 As part of your role, you’ll need to travel to the employer’s place of work. 🏢 Before applying, please make sure you've looked into your travel options 🗺️ and are comfortable with both the distance and time required for your commute. ⏰🛣️

About this company

Kingswood Solicitors is a leading UK law firm. We are accredited by Lexcel, ensuring high quality practice management standards. We are legally authorised to provide legal advice, assistance and representation in wide range of legal matters. As qualified solicitors and legal advisors, we provide a tailor-made service for your immigration requirements. We are specialists in immigration, family law, litigation and various other areas of law.

https://kingswood-solicitors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is possibility for future training and employment for the right candidate. Kingswood Solicitors are a growing company and are looking to expand and invest in their staff.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

BMet Recruitment

recruitment@bmet.ac.uk

0121 362 1122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324608.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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