We are pleased to announce our new ‘Trainee Paralegal Apprenticeship Scheme’ aimed at hard-working individuals with strong academic backgrounds, who have a genuine desire and interest to learn new skills and are committed in developing a career and training to achieve a recognised qualification.
- Locations: Sheffield, Chesterfield and Mansfield.
- Salary: The role(s) offer an opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications achieved will be offered.
- Entry requirements: 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or C or above including English Language and Mathematics & at least 3 A ‘Levels at predicted/grades C or above.
- Full time Hours – Permanent.
- Commencement date: immediate start (Dependant on current course completion dates/notice period).
- Hours of business are Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
The successful candidate(s) will work as a ‘Trainee Paralegal’ supporting experienced legal professionals in the Company’s busy Residential Property Department, gaining new skills and legal knowledge. Following completion of a probationary period, successful candidates may also be considered to undertake a more formal training programme where you will be expected to pursue a company funded training course leading to a first-rate recognised legal qualification and career. The types of qualification for which training may be available may include Chartered Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer and Solicitor.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have:
- The confidence to deal with legal professionals and teams.
- Be highly organised, adaptable, reliable and conscientious.
- Ability to use your own initiative.
- Committed to meeting deadlines whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Possess a clear and professional telephone manner.
- Possess excellent all round communication skills providing good customer service.
- Possess excellent computer skills.
- Possess research techniques/skills
- Be numerate with the ability to keep meticulous records and accounts as attention to detail is essential.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply in writing with CVs and a supporting statement outlining your current salary and suitability, please also provide details of office base preference and explain why you are interested in commencing a career in law, detailing any experience and why you feel you would be suitable for this role by clicking on the following link:
https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date, then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.