Job Description

Paralegal Apprenticeship

Due to the Apprenticeship qualifying criteria, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that have a higher qualification in the area of law than this Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship. Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year. The vacancy is for an immediate start so requires candidates to have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. We are unable to consider applications where there is a long commute or if there is a need to relocate.

Compliance department - job specification for Legal Secretary/Administrative Apprentice

A highly regarded law firm with offices based in Hertfordshire is looking for a Legal Secretary/Administrative Apprentice to join its Compliance department. Immediate start.

Future Prospects

An opportunity to progress on completion of the Apprenticeship

The Law Practice

Full service legal practice providing services to business clients and with a specialism in banking and finance

Your role

To provide administrative support to the firm's Compliance Officer, managing documentation, files and databases relating to legal and regulatory compliance.

Compliance Assistance - supporting the Compliance Officer in various activities such as preparing compliance reports and assisting with audits Organising and maintaining accurate records and databases Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities Assisting with employee training on compliance- related activities Assisting the Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to the legal and regulatory requirements. Opening new matters on our case management system (Proclaim). General administration including scanning, printing, and copying. Use of programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desired skills

4-9 grades English and maths GCSE's

Viable commute essential

Confident with excellent communication skills. Ability to multitask and manage reception in conjunction with other administration duties Good attention to detail Good working knowledge of ICT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to demonstrate or gain a clear understanding of the firm's in-house systems where training will be given Excellent presentation, organisation and timekeeping skills Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding The ability to use own initiative, be able to work individually as well as part of a team Must be well-presented with a clear, pleasant telephone manner Good organisational skills Good client care skills

Personal qualities

Well presented and polite Ability to take the initiative Confident at dealing with people at all levels Reliable and adaptable Willingness to take on challenges and to push oneself further Motivated and keen to learn new skills

Training to be provided

Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3

IMPORTANT

Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year. The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university as they need to be available immediately. Please consider if the business is a viable commute

The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.

Things to consider

Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute Please have a CV prepared on a word document An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying. The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidates suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered. Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 15,000.00-17,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

A local commute is essential to be considered for this position.
How far do you live from Elstree and how long would it take to travel?
( we are unable to consider applications where there is a need to relocate, of if the journey is not considered viable or affordable, please consider before applying)

This Apprenticeship vacancy is for an immediate start, therefore we will only consider candidates that have left education. When did you leave education? The following qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.
Do you hold English and maths GCSE grades 4-9

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Expected start date: 16/06/2025