Paralegal Apprentice (Salary £17,000 to £18,000)
GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS LIMITED
WIGAN (WN3 6PR)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
Posted on 10 June 2026
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Summary
Two incredible opportunities have arise for enthusiastic, professional, and well-organised individuals to join the Local Authority Recoveries Team as an Apprentice Paralegal with Greenhalgh Kerr. You will assist with the day-to-day running of debt recovery cases and receive all the training necessary to become a vital member of the team.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Daily Tasks Include:
- Setting up case files
- Entering data accurately into our casemanagement system
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients,debtors and third parties
- Supporting colleagues in preparing documents forcourt
- Taking and making calls to debtors, clients andcourt
- Recording key deadlines and maintaining accuraterecords
You will join a supportive, collaborative environment where our people areapproachable and positive. We offer a solid support structure, clear careerpathways, and vastly experienced leadership.
Company Benefits:
- Workplace Wellbeing Programme
- Career pathway
- Free parking
Where you'll work
OLYMPIC HOUSE
BEECHAM COURT
SMITHY BROOK ROAD
WIGAN
WN3 6PR
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
Paralegal Level 3 apprenticeship standard
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
- Team working
About this employer
Greenhalgh Kerr are not a traditional law firm, they are a successful, growing, modern, commercial business with a nationwide reputation for working with landlords, local authorities, and housing providers.
https://www.greenhalghkerr.com/ (opens in new tab)
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
Completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship can lead to further legal studies.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAMAR LIMITED
Sabina Adam
Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com
07566 289 979
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036307.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
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