Apprentice Paralegal
Roythornes Solicitors LLP · Nottingham · posted 15 October 2026
Wage
£24,500 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Paralegal (level 3)
Starts
1 March 2027
Closing date
22 January 2027
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- Producing legal documentation as required
- Drafting of basic deeds, documents and letters
- Drafting financial statements
- Engaging in legal research as appropriate
- Undertaking basic correspondence and telephone calls on client matters;
Appreciation of legal procedures.
- Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing in a timely and accurate manner, file closure, archiving, retrieval and return from storage as required including updating relevant databases
- Deal with administrative routines, and provide administrative support as required by the team; including scanning, faxing, printing, document binding/bundling, recording time and photocopying
- Operate case management system including storing documents electronically
- Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls, e-mails and facsimile transmissions as required
- Ensure the confidentiality of all the company’s and clients’ documentation and information
- Maintenance of client relationship management data and records
- Monitoring compliance and lexcel requirements
- Assist with good financial management, as and when appropriate
- Assist with reception of clients and arrangement of meetings as required
- Deal with queries and enquiries from fee earners, team co-ordinators and secretaries
- Deal with queries from clients
- Transcription of digital dictation
- Support the wider team and assist with work as required
Where it leads
Once qualified you could then progress toward a Solicitor Apprenticeship.
About Roythornes Solicitors LLP
Roythornes Solicitors is a national law firm with a specialist focus on agriculture, food and farming. Our recognised experts act as trusted advisors to an enviable client base including businesses of all sizes, property developers and housebuilders, farmers, landowners, landed estates, entrepreneurs, and private individuals.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam working
Entry requirements
- A Level Law (grade B+) — desired
Where you'll work
- Roythornes LLP, East West Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, NG1 5FS
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