Paralegal apprentice
Main responsibilities
Tasks you'll be involved with include:
- speaking with prospective new clients, taking full initial instructions and passing on to the screening fee earner;
- filing openings in relation to new business enquiries;
- providing a highly organsied and competent telephone operator service, internally and externally;
- researching legal questions around ongoing cases when required;
- applying for medical records and chasing up disclosure requests when they become overdue;
- when necessary making up the post each day and delivering to the post office;
- drafting non-runner letters;
- drafting complaint letters; and
- drafting proof of evidence.
Company Benefits
These include:
- free onsite parking;
- enhanced company pension contributions where eligible;
- private medical insurance;
- contribution to gym membership fees (we pay up to 50% of reasonable monthly membership fees);
- 25 days holiday per year (full-time allowance – pro-rata for part-time employees) plus bank holidays; and
- Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year
Apprenticeship type:
Advanced Level 3 apprenticeship
Location:
Sheffield
Salary:
£17,000
Entry requirements:
Five GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4/C and above. 3 A levels at grade A*- C
Hours:
35 p/w
Commencing date:
Monday 5 January 2026
