Paralegal Apprentice

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive and friendly firm is seeking a Paralegal apprentice in Shrewsbury. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and maths, plus 3 A-Levels at grade A. Responsibilities include liaising with staff to prepare necessary documentation, assisting in costs matters, and ensuring proper record-keeping. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression and skill development within a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits package

Training Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• 3 A-Levels at grade A.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with fee earners/support staff to ensure accurate documentation.
• Create and maintain Costs Assessment files and obtain key documentation.
• Update records of all live and settled costs matters.
• Assist the Costs Team in preparing Schedules/Bills of Costs.
• Balance office and client ledgers when required.
• Update matter lists and guide Legal Support Assistants on archiving.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive and initiative-driven

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to cope with deadlines

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4/C

3 A-Levels at grade A

Job description

Responsibilities

• liaise with fee earners/support staff to ensure the Costs Instruction sheets (and supporting documentation) are completed correctly and forwarded to the Senior Associate Costs Manager.
• create and maintain Costs Assessment files in all live costs matters, ensuring all key documentation is obtained, filed and kept up to date from the point of instruction of the Costs Department.
• update and maintain records of all live and settled costs matters, diarising all key cost procedure dates and setting reminders in Outlook/Envision/White Board/relevant 5 year diary.
• assist members of the Costs Team in preparing Schedules/Bills of Costs, Statements of Costs (N260), replies, settlement advice and negotiations.
• assist members of the Costs Team in unlitigated matters, including chasing responses/offers and moving matters quickly towards issue of Part 8 proceedings.
• balance office and client ledgers when required.
• update matter lists and advise Legal Support Assistants when costs are finished and matters are ready to archive.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly firm offering a range of benefits including a Healthcare benefits package! Training Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSEs which must include both English and maths at grade 4/C or above and 3 A‑Levels at grade A.

Skills

• Strong numerical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, embracing our values
• Ability to be proactive, to use initiative, work autonomously and be self‑motivated.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and under pressure

Prospects

This is a great opportunity to work in an environment where you will be able to quickly learn and develop your skill set. Lanyon Bowdler offer career progression to employees and operate a dedicated approach to ongoing development, motivating individuals to identify areas for improvement and progression so they can excel in their careers.

Additional Information

Qualification / Standard: ST0245 Paralegal. Duration: 21 months.