Summary
This is an incredible opportunity to join the team as a Paralegal Apprentice where you will be provided with invaluable experience and training to start your legal career journey!
Wage
£16,000 a year
Salary: £16,000 increasing to £20,000 after Year 1 of the apprenticeship
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm (Flexible start/finish time policy – start anytime 8am- 9.30am and finish at the correlating time 4.30pm- 6pm, subject to working a minimum 7.5 hour day)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
1 year 9 months
Positions available
2
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
* Shadowing and supporting various team members, including partners of the firm
* Administrative processes such as opening and closing files, maintenance of our deeds system and raising invoices
* Assisting with compliance processes such as risk assessments, engagement letters and onboarding clients
* Ongoing matter management including communicating with clients and other contacts such as agents, lawyers, lenders
* Legal research
* Pre-completion preparations including preparing completion statements, preparing and sending engrossment documents for signature and submitting pre-completion searches
* Post-completion administration including submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, applications to HM Land Registry
* Handling legal exchange of contracts and completions of transactions, including arranging transfer of funds
* Supporting property due diligence – title issues, ordering searches, raising enquiries
* Supporting the provision of tailored legal advice to a diverse range of clients
* Supporting the drafting and negotiation of legal documents
Company Benefits:
* Office located on a working farm – beautiful working environment
* Market leading salaries
* Discretionary profit share bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with the ability to accrue an extra day per full calendar year of service, up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
* Pension scheme with enhanced contributions
* Private health insurance scheme
* Daily interaction with supervising partners and support from whole team, including dedicated Head of Early Talent and peers in early talent team (which includes paralegals, legal executives, trainee solicitors and NQ solicitors)
* Personalised training and development program
* Flexible start/finish time policy – start anytime 8-9.30am and finish at the correlating time 4.30-6pm, subject to working a minimum 7.5 hour day
* Opportunity to participate in internal and external networking and charity/fundraising events
* Social events at least quarterly including escape room social, board game evening
* Monthly team meetings and seasonal team-building activities such as Christmas wreath making
Where you'll work
LEAFIELD ESTATE
STRATFORD ROAD
LONGBRIDGE
WARWICK
CV34 6RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAMAR LIMITED
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* 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
Paralegal Level 3 apprenticeship standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
5 x GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 9-4/A*- C and above)
A Level in:
3 x A-Levels (grade A* - C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Commercially-minded
* Goes above and beyond
* Proactive
* Resilient
* Adaptable
* Committed