Paralegal Apprentice (Salary £24,600) (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.05 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, SY2 5DE |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 277039 |
Summary
Main responsibilities:
To liaise with fee earners/support staff to
ensure the Costs Instruction sheets (and supporting documentation) are
completed correctly and forwarded to the Senior Associate Costs Manager.
To create and maintain Costs Assessment files in
all live costs matters, to ensure all key documentation is obtained, filed and
kept up to date from the point of instruction of the Costs Department.
To update and maintain records of all live and
settled costs matters, to, include diarising all key costs procedure dates and
setting reminders in Outlook/Envision/White Board/relevant 5 year diary.
To assist members of the Costs Team in preparing
Schedules/Bills of Costs, Statements of Costs (N260), replies, settlement
advice and negotiations.
To assist members of the Costs Team in
unlitigated matters, to include chasing responses/offers and moving matters
quickly towards issue of Part 8 proceedings.
To balance office and client ledgers when
required.
To update matter lists and advising Legal
Support Assistants when costs are finished and matters are ready to
archive.
Company Benefits:
Supportive and friendly firm offering a range of benefits
including Healthcare benefits package!
Training
Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
A minimum of 5 x GCSEs which must include both English and maths at grade 4/C or above
3 x A-Levels at grade A*-C
Skills required
Strong numerical skills
Strong interpersonal skills, embracing our values
Ability to be proactive, to use initiative, work
autonomously and be self motivated.
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to cope with tight deadlines and under
pressure
Prospects
This is a great opportunity to work in an environment where
you will be able to quickly learn and develop your skill set. Lanyon Bowdler offer career progression to employees and
operate a dedicated approach to ongoing development, motivating individuals to
identify areas for improvement and progression so they can excel in their
careers.
Qualification / Standard : ST0245 Paralegal
Duration 21 months
To liaise with fee earners/support staff to
ensure the Costs Instruction sheets (and supporting documentation) are
completed correctly and forwarded to the Senior Associate Costs Manager.
To create and maintain Costs Assessment files in
all live costs matters, to ensure all key documentation is obtained, filed and
kept up to date from the point of instruction of the Costs Department.
To update and maintain records of all live and
settled costs matters, to, include diarising all key costs procedure dates and
setting reminders in Outlook/Envision/White Board/relevant 5 year diary.
To assist members of the Costs Team in preparing
Schedules/Bills of Costs, Statements of Costs (N260), replies, settlement
advice and negotiations.
To assist members of the Costs Team in
unlitigated matters, to include chasing responses/offers and moving matters
quickly towards issue of Part 8 proceedings.
To balance office and client ledgers when
required.
To update matter lists and advising Legal
Support Assistants when costs are finished and matters are ready to
archive.
Company Benefits:
Supportive and friendly firm offering a range of benefits
including Healthcare benefits package!
Training
Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
A minimum of 5 x GCSEs which must include both English and maths at grade 4/C or above
3 x A-Levels at grade A*-C
Skills required
Strong numerical skills
Strong interpersonal skills, embracing our values
Ability to be proactive, to use initiative, work
autonomously and be self motivated.
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to cope with tight deadlines and under
pressure
Prospects
This is a great opportunity to work in an environment where
you will be able to quickly learn and develop your skill set. Lanyon Bowdler offer career progression to employees and
operate a dedicated approach to ongoing development, motivating individuals to
identify areas for improvement and progression so they can excel in their
careers.
Qualification / Standard : ST0245 Paralegal
Duration 21 months