Paralegal Apprenticeship
CHRISTINE SHARP, ROBERT CROSS AND IAN MANN
HEYWOOD (OL10 4NN)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 November 2025
Contents
Summary
The paralegal will work as part of the Conveyancing team progressing various conveyancing files from start to finish.
- Wage
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£18,200 a year
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 December 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Photocopying.
Scanning.
General office work.
Using Case Management system.
Taking calls from clients and estate agents.
Updating clients.
Typing letters, documents.
Typing - doing dictation tapes.
Learning the Conveyancing process from start to finish.
Assisting on the Conveyancing files.
May have to cover reception - when receptionist off sick or on holiday.
Where you'll work
13 YORK STREET
HEYWOOD
OL10 4NN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
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
The off the job training will take place at Oldham College one day a week. Working towards a Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
Prior knowledge, training or experience would be an advantage.
About this employer
We are an experienced approachable team of Legal Professionals, living and working in the local area established in 1993. Our highly qualified team of Solicitors have years of experience and a leading reputation in the area for excellence and high quality advice and service. Our clients value our extensive knowledge, technical experience and diversity of disciplines but what really binds our longstanding relationships with them is our pragmatic and plain speaking approach. It is peace of mind for our clients to know that their affairs are being looked after by qualified and empathetic advisors. Whatever legal matter has arisen can be an anxious and worrying time to the person concerned and we aim to offer advice and support to reduce the stress and confusion which may otherwise arise. We are one of the local areas leading Law Firms. Our team has a vast array of specialisms and diverse expertise to meet your legal needs whatever they may be.
After this apprenticeship
Potential full time position for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Deborah Wynn
deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk
0161 785 3586
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349932.
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Closes in 20 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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