Apprentice Paralegals

Pinsent Masons Llp; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm located in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Paralegal to join its innovative legal team. The role involves managing legal documentation, conducting research, and aiding in various legal transactions. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications and A Levels, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The firm offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare policy

Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Interest-free gym membership loan

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation for legal matters and prepare bundles for court.
• Create and maintain legal template documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft advice notes.
• Draft various legal documents like agreements and pleadings.
• Administer workflows and manage case files.
• Use digital tools for drafting and analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Interest in business

Intellectual capability

Social adaptability

Drive

Personal responsibility

Positive impact

Education

GCSE in English, Maths, and three other subjects (grade C or 4 or above)

A Level in any subjects (grade CCC or above)

Job description

A paralegal is a highly valued member of a legal team that has extensive knowledge of the law and legal matters, but is not a qualified lawyer. Paralegals undertake a wide variety of administrative and legal work. The work our paralegals do is a key part of how we deliver legal services and they can choose to specialise in a specific area of law. Throughout your apprenticeship you will be based in one or two teams (this may include Construction & Projects, Property, Finance & Restructuring, Disputes, Intellectual Property, Cyber Data & Privacy, Employment, Corporate), enabling you to develop a good understanding of the specific areas of law. You may also have an opportunity to assist other teams depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Helping to manage the documentation required in legal matters, including creating bundles of documents that will be used in court.
• Helping to create and maintain template documents (precedents) that will be used in legal transactions.
• Taking minutes and writing up notes for meetings or legal proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and writing up advice notes.
• Drafting legal documents such as settlement agreements, contracts, and legal pleadings.
• Other ad‑hoc duties and tasks as dictated by the business and client needs.
• Assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
• Conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
• Solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
• Present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
• Assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
• Assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
• Communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
• Organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
• Carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
• Use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
• Apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
• Undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder's needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
• Assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders' best interests.

Training schedule

Apprentice Paralegals have a dedicated weekly study day during which they study legal foundation subjects and skills modules as well as prepare for a range of assessments. Apprentice Paralegals spend the remaining four days per week working with colleagues in the office. Throughout your studies you will complete regular tasks and receive feedback from your subject tutor, as well as meet with the Skills Coach to support your progress.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English, Maths, and three other subjects (grade C or 4 or above)
• A Level in any subjects (grade CCC or above)

Key skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Interest in business
• Intellectual capability
• Social adaptability
• Drive
• Personal responsibility
• Positive impact

Company

Pinsett Masons Vario provides a range of professional services. Pinsent Masons is a global law firm with over 3,800 employees operating in over 29 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We pride ourselves on being an innovative law firm who put people at the heart of the business.

Benefits

Our benefits include private healthcare policy, pension scheme, interest‑free season ticket loan, interest‑free gym membership loan, and cycle to work scheme.