Paralegal Apprentice - Leeds (Squire Patton Boggs)
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK) LLP
Leeds (LS1 4AP)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
Posted on 1 April 2026
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Summary
As a Paralegal Apprentice you will be fundamental to the effective and efficient functioning of our legal teams, and you will be valued as a key member of our firm. You will build an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to your practice area through legal research.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- 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
You will draft documents and assist with legal matters and transactions. You will provide support on a range of tasks, working closely with fee earners and go the extra mile in support of our clients. It is fair to say that you can expect a varied workload and no two days will be the same!
- Support fee earners in progressing client matters
- Assisting in opening, managing and closing files
- Manage data records
- Reviewing documents
- Collating court bundles
- Attending meetings and minute taking
- Collating transactional documentation
- Carrying our factual and legal research
- Handling confidential and sensitive information
- Communicating verbally and in writing with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Drafting forms and legal documents
Where practice group appropriate, and with the relevant support you will have the opportunity to get involved in business development activities, such as article writing, supporting seminars and events.
Where you'll work
6 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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
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
- Organisation skills
- Passionate about law
- Eager to grow
Other requirements
CLOSING DATE 10TH of APRIL 2026
- To be predicted to obtain, or have obtained, three A-Levels equivalent to 96 UCAS points
- Have five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths
About this employer
Our client base spans every type of business, both private and public, worldwide. We advise a diverse mix of clients, from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging companies, and from individuals to local and national governments. In the private sector, we provide the full range of legal advice required to implement practical strategies and resolve disputes. In the public sector, we counsel governments on privatization of whole industries and on establishment of regulatory systems under which new private businesses can compete. We also serve the regional needs of the countries and cities we call home.
Whatever is needed, we are able to deliver the seamless cross-practice, cross-border and industry-specific support that clients require for success in today’s competitive markets.
After this apprenticeship
- This will be a fixed term contract
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022992.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
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