Paralegal Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a new colleague to join our in-house legal team. We are an international group of companies specialising in the recruitment sector.

Wage

£22,880 a year

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Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

With a group of over 30 companies we have a very diverse workload and you will gain experience in Commercial Contracts including as a SaaS provider, Company Secretarial Work for a private limited company, mergers and acquisitions, IP, data protection, AI implementation and mangement, employment law and litigation.

You will report to the Group General Counsel and be the fourth member of the team. The team is made up of the GC, a Legal Counsel who we supported to qualify this year and another apprentice who will complete their SQE1 next year.

We work remotely but our GC is available throughout the day to support you in the work that you do.

· Administrative Support: Handling correspondence, managing files and maintaining records including our central resource library for in-house clients "The Legal Support Hub".

· Operational project work: To manage the workload that we process we are always look to implement new "legal tech" and systems. We run a rolling program of projects to drive efficiency in every area of our work .

· Property and IP: Maintain central registers.

· Data Protection: Assisting with subject access requests and breach reports.

· Legal Research: Assisting with legal research using on-line resources and databases.

· Document Drafting: Preparing legal documents using templates and guidance. In particular you will support the General Counsel with drafting in litigation.

· Case Management: Assisting the General Counsel in litigation to manage deadlines and requirements including helping with the preparation of court documents and bundles.

· Client Communication: Interacting with internal clients and other parties involved in legal matters.

· Supplier and Client due diligence: Ensuring our clients and suppliers are compliant with key legislation to protect our reputation.

· Learning and Development: Spending time studying for legal qualifications (e.g., SQE, paralegal qualifications) and developing legal knowledge.

· Pro-Bono Work: We are part of the In-House Pro Bono Pledge and a member of LawWorks. Each team member must complete at least 4 hours pro bono work each year.

Insurance: Supporting the General Counsel in management of the international insurance program.

Where you'll work

5th
Floor 4 Coleman Street
London
EC2R 5AR

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

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

As a Paralegal Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Paralegal Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Additional learning within the apprenticeship will enable you to be awarded a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Services which can afford you exemptions from the first two years of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.

Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face training from and on-the-job learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any three or Equivalent (grade BBB)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills

About this company

We are a private limited company operating across 24 international offices and supplying into 70 countries. You will be part of the central function that supports 26 companies. Those companies predominantly provide recruitment services but we also have a number of "tech" companies providing everything from a Social Inclusivity Job Board, a communications apps and SaaS provider. We grow through investment in new start ups and through acquisitions. Typically each year we have two start-ups and at least one acquisition. You will have the opportunity to assist our General Counsel through these transactions. We have over 800 people working around the world and so, to meet demand, we run a rolling improvement program where team members are tasked with finding new ways to manage matters effectively.

After this apprenticeship

We are looking for someone to join to become Legal Counsel on completion of SQE 2. During your training we operate a promotion criteria starting as an Apprentice, moving to Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Legal Advisor, Senior Legal Advisor and then Legal Counsel on qualification. After this there is a longer program to Senior Legal Counsel

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