Paralegal Apprenticeship
BROWNE JACOBSON LLP
Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham
Closes in 31 days (Monday 16 March 2026)
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
Browne Jacobson is seeking paralegal apprentices for our Health Advisory and Litigation department. Through this two-year programme, you'll work towards a Level 3 Paralegal qualification with the University of Law, with all course fees covered. Plus, you'll earn a salary while training and studying.
- Wage
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£24,500 a year
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Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis.
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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
Launch your legal career with our Health Advisory and Litigation Department
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our specialist Health Law teams and build a rewarding career whilst gaining a recognised legal qualification.
The Opportunity:
You'll undertake your apprenticeship in either our clinical negligence team or our advisory and inquest team, working on real cases from day one. Our teams specialise in supporting healthcare organisations and professionals when things go wrong in medicine or there are differences in opinion about the care patients should receive, which need to be resolved by the court. We are truly at the forefront of society’s biggest issues and are dealing with some of the most important claims and other court cases relating to healthcare, which often feature in the media.
What You’ll Learn:
As a Paralegal Apprentice, you’ll gain hand-on experience in:
- Reviewing case files
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Case management
- Communicating with internal and external clients
You’ll work alongside our team of experts, receiving structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship. Our apprentices also have opportunities to work for our clients on secondment from time to time.
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:
- 15th Floor, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG
- 15th Floor Number 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
- Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1BJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW 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
You'll work four days a week and spend one day per week studying. Study is online, working towards a Level 3 Paralegal 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
The academic grades are a requirement of the course provider. If you do not have the required grades, we would still encourage you to apply as we will review each application on its own merit. We are looking for individuals that are passionate, driven and committed to becoming a solicitor.
About this employer
At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.
With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health and life sciences; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.
We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves which is why all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive.
For further information about the paralegal apprenticeship go to:
https://www.brownejacobson.com/careers/future-lawyers/paralegal-apprenticeship
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Company benefits
For information on our benefits visit https://www.brownejacobson.com/careers/applying-for-a-job-with-us/flexible-benefits-package
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
Once you’ve successfully completed the Paralegal Apprenticeship, not only will you be eligible to apply for paralegal positions, but you'll also have the opportunity to advance your career further by applying for our Solicitor Apprenticeship. What's more, having completed the Paralegal Apprenticeship, the time required to complete the Solicitor Apprenticeship will be reduced, fast-tracking your journey towards becoming a solicitor.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015023.
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Closes in 31 days (Monday 16 March 2026)
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