Paralegal Apprenticeship (Salary £23,400)

This apprenticeship can offer you the support, training and industry recognised qualifications to get you on the path to a career in the Legal Profession.

Your key duties:

Engage fully with your apprenticeship training programme, making the most of expert learning sessions, coaching and practical opportunities. Complete all modules, activities and assessments on time, building confidence and capability as you progress Apply your growing legal knowledge to real cases and tasks, working both independently and alongside experienced colleagues As your confidence develops, you’ll take on increasing responsibility and play an active role in helping the team meet its objectives Maintain accurate apprenticeship records, including a logbook and portfolio or work, capturing the projects and experiences that demonstrate your development. This will showcase how your learning has translated into real-world legal work Successfully complete your end-point assessment, demonstrating the professional behaviours, legal knowledge and technical skills needed to achieve your Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship and take the next step in your legal career

Why join us:

Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list As our Paralegal Apprentice Level 3, your starting salary will be £23,400 and you will have the opportunity to progress to £24,700 over time Your total reward package is potentially worth up to £33,434 annually, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions

We also offer:

An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Access to discounted shopping, inclusive of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands

Training:
Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Met Office as a Paralegal Apprentice for up to 21 months commencing at the start of September 2026 You will develop skills and workplace experience in this occupation which may lead to a permanent position on successful completion of your apprenticeship or the knowledge to gain employment within the wider industry

Employer Description:

Our Legal Team plays a central role in supporting the organisation, providing clear, practical advice across areas such as contractual work, intellectual property licensing, regulatory matters and specialist legal research. As a Level 3 Paralegal Apprentice, you’ll be an active member of the team throughout the apprenticeship programme, contributing to real legal work that helps the Met Office deliver its aims. Alongside your day to day role, you’ll complete a qualification that builds your legal knowledge, core skills and professional capability—creating a strong foundation for future progression, whether into a paralegal role, further legal study or wider career pathways within the profession. This is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience while making a valuable impact from the very start.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

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