Paralegal Apprentice

Summary

Learn the law by doing it: as a Paralegal Apprentice you will take on real responsibility from the start, with hands-on casework and structured legal training alongside experienced solicitors.

As your training progresses, you will take on greater responsibility and become a valued member of the legal team.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

Hours

9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. 1 hour lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and bundles under the supervision of a solicitor
• Conduct legal and factual research and summarise findings clearly
• Manage case files, ensuring documents are accurately recorded, filed, and up to date
• Liaise with clients, courts, opposing parties, and third parties
• Monitor deadlines, court dates, and limitation periods, and flag risks early
• Assist with disclosure, document review, and evidence gathering
• Carry out client onboarding, including ID verification and conflict and AML checks
• Maintain accurate time recording and support billing processes
• Comply with SRA requirements, confidentiality obligations, and data protection law

Where you'll work

23 ALDERMANS HILL
LONDON
N13 4YD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BASINGSTOKE ITEC LIMITED

Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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.
• 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness