Apprentice Paralegal

PCS Legal

Essex (CM5 9AA)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 August 2025

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Summary

Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard. All training in our Ongar, Essex office. Training will be provided daily during the working day.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

  • Answering and making telephone calls 
  • Reviewing legal documentation 
  • Writing emails and letters
  • Using LEAP Case Management 
  • Using various online portals 

Where you'll work

Suites 25-
33 Central House High Street
Ongar
Essex
CM5 9AA

Training

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

Training provider

DAMAR LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills

About this employer

PCS Legal are an established firm of Licensed Conveyancers and Probate Practitioners regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Our staff are dedicated and highly trained to deal with all aspects of conveyancing. As a progressive legal firm we are committed to ensuring all clients receive the highest possible standard of advice and service in relation to their house sale and purchase, remortgage transaction, Will advice, probate, estate planning or commercial transactions

http://www.PCSLegal.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Regular reviews, casual dress days, company events, discounted or free food, employee discounts, Health & wellbeing programme.

After this apprenticeship

We are able to offer progression into our Conveyancing Departments within a Conveyancing Team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PCS Legal

Rachel Nelson

Rachel.n@pcslegal.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337216.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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