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The Paralegal Apprentice will work under the Apprentice Manager along with daily supervision provided by the departments Management team and the instructing lawyer (where applicable). You will complete a range of tasks for Clifford Chance Lawyers and work across different teams.
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for creating high quality work which requires good attention to detail. Continuous feedback will be provided on the tasks you complete.
Along with the above you will be required to maintain good housekeeping (administrative activities). This will include updating internal trackers updating on work progress communicating effectively and attending meetings/webinars on time.
You will be responsible for playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all.
Finally you will be required to maintain acceptable progress towards attaining your paralegal apprenticeship qualification.
How we will support you
From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skillsbased and technical training and on the job learning.
Qualifications :
Your career experience so far
The candidate will possess the following skills:
have excellent attention to detail
organised and efficient
effective and flexible communication skills
strong interpersonal skills
enthusiastic and hardworking
ability to work independently and manage time effectively
have a strong commitment to undertaking training alongside the dayto day role of a Paralegal Apprentice
Eligibility
5 GCSEs grade (AC or 94) including maths and English or equivalent qualifications; and
3 Alevels (or equivalent) grade AD
* If you already have a level 3 or above legal qualification which is similar to the level 3 paralegal apprenticeship you will not be eligible.
Additional Information :
Work pattern
Monday Friday 35 hours per week.
Hybrid working
Due to the nature of this role office attendance is required for more than our balanced hybrid working policy. The expectation for this role is to be working in the office for a minimum of 80% of your time. Please see our careers site for further information on our working environment.
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age. This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Full-time