Paralegal Apprentice

The Travel Chapter Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday home company in the UK seeks an enthusiastic candidate for an administrative support role in the legal department. Responsibilities include document reviews, database management, and supporting the Data Protection Officer. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude towards learning. Inclusive culture and great employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Special day off for birthday

£500 contribution towards a holiday

Paid day to volunteer

Friends and family discount scheme

Life assurance

Social clubs for interests

Exciting social events

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for the legal sector and a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong communication skills are necessary to engage with team members.
• Experience in handling administrative tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews of documents for accuracy.
• Manage and update databases effectively.
• Assist the Data Protection Officer with data requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Adaptability

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 9am - 5.30pm, with time out for college work

Location: Bideford

Overview

What will I be doing?

Providing essential assistance to the legal department, ensuring efficient workflow and support for ongoing tasks. The role involves handling various administrative and preparatory tasks, directly contributing to the smooth operation of the department. Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting initial reviews of documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managing and maintaining databases, updating records effectively
• Undertaking research and drafting straightforward communications
• Assisting our Data Protection Officer with responding to data requests, providing timely and thorough support

Your next chapter

We know that the perfect candidate who ticks every box doesn’t exist, so if you’re excited by the role and can do most of the below – please get in touch. You could be exactly what we need!

Ideally, we’re looking for

• Attention to detail and thoroughness to ensure high-quality results
• Enthusiasm for the legal sector with a proactive attitude toward learning and contributing
• Effective at juggling multiple tasks and prioritizing demands within tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse team members effectively
• Adaptability to dynamic environments and challenges

Please note: if you have studied above A-Level law, you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in taking care of our team. As well as joining a rapidly growing company with a good culture and opportunities for employee development, we provide competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days’ paid holidays plus bank holidays
• A special day off for your or a loved one’s birthday
• £500 paid towards a holiday of your choice
• A paid day to volunteer with a charity close to your heart
• A friends and family discount scheme
• Life assurance for your peace of mind
• Social clubs for pet lovers, fitness enthusiasts, gardeners, sustainability champions, nutrition enthusiasts and more
• Exciting social events, including our famous Christmas parties!

Who are we?

We’re Travel Chapter – the holiday home people – and we’re on a mission to showcase great places to stay in the UK. While we’ve grown over the years from a small South West holiday letting agency to one of the market leaders in the industry, we’ve never lost sight of our strong family ethos and we keep the same values at the heart of everything we do. Along the way, we’ve nurtured a caring and collaborative culture that drives us forward and keeps our team inspired and motivated every day.

Highlighted by our place on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list, the people behind our company are at the heart of everything we do and it’s a place where everyone is welcome; a place that’s friendly and fair; a place that encourages people to be bold, explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what they do every single day.

We are passionate about what we do, and we take a common-sense approach to getting things done. Inevitably, things go wrong from time to time, and we do everything we can to make it right. We learn from it and adapt, remembering to stay curious and never stop evolving.

Diversity is key to our success and work hard to make sure we’re inclusive. Let us know if you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We’ll be happy to help.