Paralegal Apprentice - Costs

Introduction to the team:

The Costs Team are built up of experienced costs litigation professionals based across London, Liverpool and Manchester. With extensive experience of dealing with high value costs ligation, costs budgeting, appeals, group litigation and technical challenges. Our experienced advocates regularly attend national court hearings across the country. The costs team is part of the Health Business Group and is undergoing rapid expansion providing opportunities for personal development.

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:

Providing support to the Head of the team with the co-ordination of data information for clients Preparing case bundles and documenting against agreed protocols Assisting the team with legal matters Assisting with administration tasks when required Preparing cost schedules Assessing bills of costs Negotiating costs to settlement

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. 9am - 5.30pm. As the winner of Working Families’ ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Working Award 2020’, we are happy to consider flexible working opportunities to help you balance your work and home life.

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