Criminal Law Paralegal Apprentice

Key Tasks

Attending on clients taking instructions and preparing cases Where appropriate running a caseload of client matters in accordance with the Quality Procedure Manual, LAA Contract and SQM requirements Dealing with correspondence/photocopying as required Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy Preparing draft documents including witness statements, briefs to Counsel and processing evidence  Assisting Supervisor in preparing for a trial Liaising with clients/others by telephone Attending conferences and court Maintaining up to date time records as appropriate Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency

Training:
Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeshipat Innersummit. Functional skills in maths and English, if required.

Training Outcome:

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Ashcott Solicitors are specialist criminal solicitors, based in Manchester but with a UK wide reputation for fighting the Police and other agencies to ensure justice is served. Putting it simply we do not trust the authorities. We believe they are capable of making mistakes at every turn. They have huge resources at their disposal to try and prove you guilty. You have no one apart from your criminal solicitor, so choose wisely. All our criminal solicitors are robust, experienced and single minded in defending your rights. We can draw from a wide range of criminal defence specialisms and experience.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Strong interpersonal skills,Word processing skills,Audio typing,Literacy skills,Confidentiality,Understanding of Law,Time management,Motivated,Reliable