Paralegal Apprentice
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Grimsby, Lincoln
Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
Posted on 22 January 2026
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Summary
Our Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme will give you a fantastic grounding and the opportunity to study and progress towards qualification as a Chartered Legal Executive or ultimately, a Solicitor.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and 1 hour lunch break.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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6
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
- File creation and client care correspondence
- Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with telephone enquiries
- Attending meetings and taking notes
- Providing regular updates to clients as to the current situation of their case
- Drafting documents such as letters, contracts, transfer deeds and leases under supervision
- Carrying out legal research
- Preparing completion statements, accounts forms, invoices and understanding client ledgers
- Assisting with administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, filing tasks and letter writing
- Processing and recording payments
- Undertaking preparation of court proceedings and utilising workflows on the case management system, under supervision
- Attending and participating in departmental meetings
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Cartergate House, 26 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, DN31 2LJ
- The Maltings, 11-15 Brayford Wharf, Lincoln, LN5 7AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CILEX LAW SCHOOL 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
- One day each week is dedicated to study time, which will be spent in the office, allowing for easy access to support if needed
- The academic element of the training will be delivered by an authorised training provider, who will monitor progress throughout the scheme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level 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
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We're a thriving, modern law firm with an exceptionally friendly and supportive culture.
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality, innovation and client focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directories.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You'll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We’re ready to welcome your contribution.
https://www.wilkinchapmanrollits.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Competitive holiday entitlement, self-invested pension plan, life assurance, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted legal fees, referral incentives.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successfully completing the paralegal apprenticeship programme, apprentices will become qualified as CILEx Level 3 paralegals, equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to take on paralegal roles within our business
- Some may wish to continue their professional development through further study and consider applying for the Chartered Legal Executive Scheme and qualifying as a chartered legal executive or ultimately a solicitor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CILEX LAW SCHOOL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010241.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
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