Paralegal Apprentice
Role
With a group of over 30 companies we have a very diverse workload and you will gain experience in Commercial Contracts including as a SaaS provider, Company Secretarial Work for a private limited company, mergers and acquisitions, IP, data protection, AI implementation and mangement, employment law and litigation.
You will report to the Group General Counsel and be the fourth member of the team. The team is made up of the GC, a Legal Counsel who we supported to qualify this year and another apprentice who will complete their SQE1 next year.
We work remotely but our GC is available throughout the day to support you in the work that you do.
· Administrative Support: Handling correspondence, managing files and maintaining records including our central resource library for in-house clients "The Legal Support Hub".
· Operational project work: To manage the workload that we process we are always look to implement new "legal tech" and systems. We run a rolling program of projects to drive efficiency in every area of our work .
· Property and IP: Maintain central registers.
· Data Protection: Assisting with subject access requests and breach reports.
· Legal Research: Assisting with legal research using on-line resources and databases.
· Document Drafting: Preparing legal documents using templates and guidance. In particular you will support the General Counsel with drafting in litigation.
· Case Management: Assisting the General Counsel in litigation to manage deadlines and requirements including helping with the preparation of court documents and bundles.
· Client Communication: Interacting with internal clients and other parties involved in legal matters.
· Supplier and Client due diligence: Ensuring our clients and suppliers are compliant with key legislation to protect our reputation.
· Learning and Development: Spending time studying for legal qualifications (e.g., SQE, paralegal qualifications) and developing legal knowledge.
· Pro-Bono Work: We are part of the In-House Pro Bono Pledge and a member of LawWorks. Each team member must complete at least 4 hours pro bono work each year.
Insurance: Supporting the General Counsel in management of the international insurance program.
Training
As a Paralegal Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Paralegal Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Additional learning within the apprenticeship will enable you to be awarded a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Services which can afford you exemptions from the first two years of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.
Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face training from and on-the-job learning.
We are looking for someone to join to become Legal Counsel on completion of SQE 2. During your training we operate a promotion criteria starting as an Apprentice, moving to Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Legal Advisor, Senior Legal Advisor and then Legal Counsel on qualification. After this there is a longer program to Senior Legal Counsel
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Training Provider
- BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 31st July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
Qualifications
- Any three or Equivalent A Level, grade BBB (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- NGAGE TALENT UK EMPLOYEES LIMITED
- Location
- 5th, Floor 4 Coleman Street, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,880 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NGAGE TALENT UK EMPLOYEES LIMITED
- Location
- 5th, Floor 4 Coleman Street, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,880 a year
- Posted