Paralegal Apprentice - Marine

HILL DICKINSON BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

London (2 available locations)

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

Posted on 26 January 2026

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Summary

The paralegal apprenticeship is a two-year structured training programme. The apprenticeship will develop corporate business skills by completing formal training and studying towards CILEx Paralegal Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice. At Hill Dickinson we have created a comprehensive benefits package tailored around our people.

• Wage:

  £23,500 a year

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  At Hill Dickinson we understand that incentives go far beyond a good salary, so we have created a comprehensive benefits package tailored around our people. See our website for more information.

• Training course: Paralegal (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37.5 hours per week. As the winner of Working Families’ ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Working Award 2020’, we are happy to consider flexible working opportunities to help you balance your work and home life.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 September 2026

• 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

Consider Hill Dickinson your maritime and trade specialists – a full-service international practice combining two centuries of excellence with tomorrow's solutions. We are focused, responsive and always on point – experts who understand your needs and share your perspective. 

From our strategic hubs in Cyprus, Hong Kong, Liverpool, London, Monaco, Piraeus and Singapore, we deliver expert support in shipping, ports and terminals, insurance, commodities trading and finance and offshore projects. With the experience and depth to handle complex maritime litigation and the agility to respond 24/7 to major incidents, when crisis strikes, we're our clients first port of call. 

Our experience in the yacht and superyacht sector is comprehensive, assisting clients with almost every aspect of superyacht ownership and operation. We handle both non-contentious and contentious matters, from transactional advice and yacht finance (where we support both lenders and borrowers) through to dispute resolution. We also advise on business jets and helicopters. 

Our experienced team of yacht and superyacht lawyers operates from London, Monaco and Singapore, supported by a worldwide network of strategic partnerships including our cross-continental alliance with US law firm Alley Maass. We’re recognised worldwide for our expertise, bringing together one of the most experienced teams in the sector with a proven track record.  

The apprentice will gain valuable, real-life experience, enhancing their commercial understanding and growing confidence in a work environment. Upon completion of the legal apprenticeship, the apprentice will qualify as a Paralegal.

Key responsibilities:

• Shadowing our lawyers
• Preparing court bundles
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting with legal matters
• Drafting precedents
• Liaising with clients
• Getting involved in the firm wide social and charitable activities
• Carrying out standard tasks such as administration, filing, faxing, answering the telephone and photocopying

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:

• The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
• 50 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 0NA

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

The apprentice will spend 20% of their working week studying towards their CILEx Paralegal Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice qualification.

The course will be delivered via remote learning, which can be completed in the office or at home, in line with our hybrid working policy.

Study will take place one day per week, as agreed between successful candidate and the team. 

Requirements

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
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

The successful candidate should:

• Organise own work effectively
• Competently follow agreed processes/methods
• Work to deadlines and run an effective diary system
• Demonstrate understanding of client needs/expectations
• Understand confidentiality requirements
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

About this employer

Hill Dickinson LLP is a leading international commercial law firm employing over 1000 people, including more than 200 partners and legal directors. The firm operates across the UK, Europe and South East Asia, in Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, Limassol, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Monaco, Newcastle, Piraeus and Singapore. Hill Dickinson delivers advice and strategic guidance spanning the full legal spectrum, broadly organised into three main client groups: business services, health and marine. It advises businesses, organisations and individuals across the globe and from a wide range of market sectors, including specialisms in health and marine, on non-contentious advisory and transactional work, through to all forms of commercial litigation and arbitration.

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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

The apprentice will have regular reviews with their line manager and the HR team to discuss career progression and future aspirations. 

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to consider further qualifications, such as the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010549.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

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