Legal Assistant Apprentice - Full time

Elliot Mather LLP; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Christmas closure

Career opportunities

Job summary

Elliot Mather LLP in Nottingham invites applications for a Legal Assistant Apprentice. The two-year Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship combines hands-on legal work with funded study, preparing you for a Paralegal role from day one.

You will support fee earners in public law, manage communications in our case management system, and gain exposure to high-quality work while training under seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Outlook for diary management and communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent audio typing and word processing skills.
• Familiarity with legal aid billing is preferred; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners in preparing public law case materials.
• Manage emails and diary entries in the case management system.
• Answer phone calls and arrange client appointments.
• Support file management and billing preparation.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth case progression.

Skills

Outlook

Communication skills

Audio typing

Word processing

Legal aid billing

Education

Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have specialists in many areas of legal practice. Make an enquiry today: 0330 333 2613

Our busy Childcare department is currently inviting applications for the position of Legal Assistant Apprentice in our Nottingham office.

We are offering the successful applicant a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship, which combines real-world legal experience with funded professional studies. Working alongside legal professionals, you will gain exposure to high-quality work from day one.

By the end of the two-year program, you will achieve a recognised Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship qualification and be ready to excel in a Paralegal role.

A day in the life of a Legal Assistant Apprentice

• Supporting fee earners in running public law proceedings
• Ability to manage/save emails in our case management system
• Speaking to clients to arrange appointments
• Liaising with team members to manage diaries
• Inputting information in respect of legal aid and preparing files for billing and general file management

You will need to bring:

• Great Microsoft skills such as Outlook to managing diaries and email communications
• Communication skills as you will be answering phone calls to both clients and colleagues
• Excellent audio typing and word processing skills
• Legal aid billing ability is preferred, and numerical literacy skills, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits we provide:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday and regular office closure over Christmas period
• Genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice where ‘work/life’ balance really matters
• A friendly, professional office environment located in the centre of Nottingham, with good access to local amenities and transport connections.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 165 people across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 colleagues across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Elliot Mather LLP maintains professional indemnity insurance in accordance with the rules of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Details of the insurers and the territorial coverage of the policy are available for inspection at our offices.

Registered Office: St. Mary's Court, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S41 7TD

VAT Number: 126 3019 03

Regulatory Notice: Elliot Mather LLP is a limited liability partnership. Partnership number OC321320.