Register Your Interest - Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centre (London only)

Free eye tests

Subsidised restaurant

Non-contributory pension

25 days holiday

Charity and volunteering initiatives

Flexible working options

Job summary

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) offers a Paralegal Apprenticeship designed to prepare you for a career in the Criminal Disclosure Unit. You’ll work with investigators and legal professionals to identify misconduct and review material in line with criminal legislation.

Applicants should have 2 A-Levels (or equivalent) and at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English. The programme provides formal learning, bespoke induction and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
• At least five GCSEs (grades 4–9) including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing material gathered during investigations using a digital evidence management system.
• Assisting in the creation of disclosure schedules of unused material for trials.
• Maintaining case files and records including scheduling, archiving and retrieval.
• Drafting documents such as correspondence, memos and minutes.
• Preparing disclosure bundles with detailed document preparation.
• Maintaining working relationships with colleagues and external bodies.

Skills

Curious mindset

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

2 A-Levels or equivalent

5 GCSEs incl Maths and English

Job description

We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.

At the FCA, we regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, supporting economic growth, and shaping the future of UK financial services. We’re looking for apprentices to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.

About the Programme

The Paralegal Apprenticeship programme at the FCA is designed to prepare you for a career in our Criminal Disclosure Unit. You will work alongside integrated teams of investigators and legal professionals to identify criminal misconduct. You will form part of the disclosure team and will be responsible for reviewing material in line with criminal legislation. To apply for this programme, you will need to have 2 A-Levels or equivalent at grade C or above. You will also need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4 (C) – 9 (A) including Maths and English. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready for roles across the FCA’s Legal Profession including divisions such as Enforcement.

The key responsibilities of a Paralegal Apprentice will include:

• Reviewing and assessing material gathered during investigations using a digital evidence management system and applying document descriptions in accordance with the requirements of the relevant criminal legislation and FCA policy.
• Assisting in the creation of disclosure schedules of unused material in preparation for trial.
• Assisting the disclosure team in ensuring that case files and records are accurately and efficiently maintained, including document scheduling, archiving and retrieval in line with FCA policy and procedures.
• Drafting documents, including correspondence, memos and minutes.
• Preparation of disclosure bundles involving timely and accurate complex document preparation including photocopying, collation, pagination, labelling and listing.
• Maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with colleagues in other business areas and with external bodies.

You’ll benefit from:

• Formal learning aligned to your apprenticeship programme
• Bespoke induction and training
• Networking opportunities
• Social events with your apprenticeship cohort
• Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are curious and motivated to develop in a professional environment. Your ability to build relationships at all levels and understand and analyse data will help you thrive in a role here. Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds. You don’t need to have any specific experience; you’ll learning through working in your team alongside experienced colleagues.

What we offer

• Rewarding work environment and flexible working options
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and support
• Career and family leave
• Non-contributory pension
• Charity and volunteering initiatives
• Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
• Sports and social clubs
• Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
• Free eye tests
• Subsidised restaurant
• Interest-free season ticket loans

You will need to have 2 A-Levels or equivalents at grade C. You will also need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4 (C) – 9 (A) including Maths and English. Your application and any work you submit throughout the recruitment process must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar software.

Please note that this role does not meet the government eligibility criteria detailed on Work in the UK - GOV.UK for visa sponsorship. We’re therefore unable to sponsor visa’s for this programme.

About Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

The economy affects us all. When it functions poorly, the results can be devastating. That’s why we at the FCA make sure that UK financial markets remain honest, fair and effective. It’s about ensuring firms and businesses behave responsibly, so that consumers everywhere can get a fair deal.

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