Paralegal Apprenticeship Level 3 MRH SOLICITORS LTD

Are you looking to kick start a career in Law? MRH Solicitors have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join their professional legal team. The successful candidate will be trained to work alongside a team of experienced solicitors while gaining an industry recognised level 3 qualification in legal services.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 24 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, 8.15am to 5.00pm with an unpaid 30 minutes lunch break from 1.00pm to 1.30pm. Friday, 8.30am to 1.00pm with no lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 May 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243629

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Typical apprentice duties will include:       

  • Working alongside Solicitors to assist them on working on cases
  • Filing, scanning and uploading documents
  • Generating letters to relevant parties
  • Reviewing documents
  • Speaking with clients and other associated parties
  • Updating our case management system
  • Organising mail

The training you will be getting

  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving a level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship qualification (ST0245).
  • The apprentice will work 4 days per week at the employer's workplace in Bolton (BL2 1BJ) and attend 1 day per week (6 hours) at Bolton College (BL3 5BG).

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • On competition of the qualification, the successful candidate may be offered full time employment.
  • There may also be the opportunity to progress to a higher-level apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Professional, Customer Confidentiality

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A*- C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*- C)) Essential

Things to consider

Applications must include GCSE grades or equivalent for English and maths. Please ensure your application is thorough and check for errors. Those with errors will not be forwarded to the employer. Applicants must be able to travel daily to the workplace in Bolton (BL2 1BJ) and attend Bolton College (BL3 5BG) 1 day per week.

About the employer

MRH Solicitors is one of the country's leading specialist serious and catastrophic injury Solicitors. MRH Solicitors act for clients all across England and Wales with offices in the North and South of the Country. Our expertise in serious and catastrophic injury claims includes complex orthopaedic fractures, acquired brain injury, amputation, fatal accident claims, motorcycle accidents, accidents at work, car accidents, accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

Employer

MRH SOLICITORS LTD

Address

115-125 BRADSHAW GATE

BOLTON

BL2 1BJ

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Training

Training provider

BOLTON COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Paralegal

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 24 May 2024