Paralegal Apprentice

To represent and advance our client case to achieve the best possible result within the frame work of the criminal justice system.

Main duties:

Typing Administration Responding to enquiries Assisting fee earners Case management Instructing expert witnesses Taking client instructions police station representation Briefing Barristers File management Legal Research Preparing and organising case papers Handling confidential and sensitive information Liaising with professional bodies and partners (Courts, police barristers and solicitors)

Company benefits:

Flexible working Pension 25 Days Holiday Christimas Shut down Paid socials

Training:

Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Functional Skills maths level 2 Functional Skills English level 2 Level 3 Paralegal qualification

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
The ideal candidate on completion of the apprenticeship will sit within a Crown Court Department and ultimately under supervision will be able to manage their own case load and clients Further opportunity for advancement including; Specialisation, Police Station Accrediatation, Magistrates Court representation (SQE)

Employer Description:
We are a family run criminal defence law firm, working across police station, Magistrates Court and Crown Court.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working