Trainee Legal Secretary (Apprentice)
Trainee Legal Secretary Apprenticeship
Southampton
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Trainee Legal Secretary (Apprentice)
Location: Southampton
Paris Smith LLP is one of the South’s leading law firms with a clear strategy and vision for the future. We are committed to ensuring that clients have a positive experience with the firm and to inspiring our people to reach their full potential, aligned with our values.
We have offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth, with 40 partners and over 170 staff.
The Role
As a Trainee Legal Secretary at Paris Smith, you will undertake an 18-month training programme designed to develop the skills and experience needed for a successful career as a Legal Secretary. This programme includes structured training support for a 15-month Business Administration Level 3 Diploma.
Your studies will cover topics including time management, effective communication and training on legal applications such as the Land Registry and Companies House portals. The training plan also includes a Legal Terminology Level 2 course. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful Legal Secretary.
Throughout the programme, you will experience a range of departments across Paris Smith, providing valuable insight into different areas of law and how each team operates. At the end of the programme, you will have the opportunity to become a cross-department Legal Secretary or specialise in a particular area.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and closing files
- Carrying out conflict checks
- Personal and company ID compliance checks
- Companies House and Experian searches
- Audio typing
- Scanning and filing documents
- Managing emails
- Making appointments and coordinating diaries
- Attending to clients in reception and over the telephone
- Using the Land Registry portal and carrying out searches
- Completing laser forms relevant to different departments
- Preparing precedent letters, including Terms of Business and Letters of Authority
- Requesting deeds from storage
- Typing, amending, formatting and drafting documents and reports
- Setting up documents using DocuSign
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about learning, enjoys working in a professional environment and has a genuine interest in becoming a Legal Secretary supporting lawyers across the firm.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Accurate typing ability
- Excellent organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to use initiative
- Strong teamwork skills
- Willingness to take ownership and accountability for work
- GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)
- A Level in any subject (or equivalent)
How to Apply
Apply via the apprenticeship application link below:
Apply for the Trainee Legal Secretary Apprenticeship
In the message section, please reference “Trainee Legal Secretary – Paris Smith Solicitors”.
Click Enquire Now and we will contact you to request a copy of your CV.
Rewards & Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
Rewards & Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of other benefits.
Competitive salary
We’ll give you a salary that’s appropriate for your experience, service line and location. We use third-party market research to make sure what we pay is competitive compared with the rest of the market.
Performance incentive
We take a performance driven approach at Paris Smith. So, if you perform well and are eligible, you may receive a bonus on top of your salary.
Benefits
Whilst pay is of course important, we look to provide a broad range of benefits as well, focused on health, wellbeing and family.
- 26 days’ holiday (increasing by one day per one year of service up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme membership
- Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Group income protection (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance cover
- Personal accident cover
- Discounted legal fees
- Shopping Gateway: get product discounts by shopping online
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Wellbeing
At Paris Smith, the health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance. In support of this, we offer:
- access to a number of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders;
- health assessments (subject to eligibility);
- an annual Wellbeing Week;
- annual flu vaccinations;
- eyecare vouchers;
- financial wellbeing – access to professional financial advice throughout the year; and
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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Throughout the programme, you will work closely with Legal Secretaries, lawyers and business support teams across the firm. You’ll gain experience in a variety of departments, build relationships with colleagues throughout Paris Smith and interact with clients both in person and over the telephone. This exposure will provide valuable insight into different areas of law and help you develop the skills needed for a successful career as a Legal Secretary.
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please complete the form below and upload your CV
Have a question before you apply?
Email the Recruitment team at recruitment@parissmith.co.uk
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