Paralegal Apprentice - Corporate and Commercial

At Hill Dickinson, we understand that transactions are more than legal formalities: they're business-critical moments that demand expert handling and commercial insight.

As trusted advisers to owner-managers, family businesses, growth companies and international investors, we bring partner-led expertise to every deal, at every stage of your business journey.

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

Training:
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

Training Outcome:
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

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative