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Paralegal Apprentice - £23400 per annum

  • Ascent Performance Ltd
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • £23400 per annum
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A fantastic apprenticeship opportunity where you will be working with a market leading, ethically-led debt recovery law firm and one of the most respected businesses in their field. Working here, you’ll be part of a friendly and inclusive team, where they value you for who you are and what you bring.

  • GMFJ Reference
    246061
  • Wages
    £23,400 p/a
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    05/02/2024
  • Start Date
    15/04/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    21 months

  • Location
    Manchester
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Law
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    Ascent Performance Ltd

Description

Main Responsibilities:

  • Dealing with all aspects of a litigation focused debt recovery process on behalf of our clients. This could include either a consumer, commercial or mortgage repossession environment.
  • Ensuring all relevant processes are followed with dates diarised and followed up in a timely manner in line with client service levels and court processes.
  • Compile witness statements or completion of court documentation as required as part of the recovery process.
  • Answer client queries and provide status updates/advice in a professional and efficient manner whether this is via email communication or verbally via the telephone.
  • Ensure all work undertaken is in line with internal and client service level agreements.
  • Liaise with external third party companies, agents or other representing parties as required.
  • Treat all customers fairly, professionally and act within legislation, compliance and codes of practice.
  • In addition to the above, you may be required to carry out any other reasonable request as required by the Team Leader/Head of Department.

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working – once initial training is completed (6-8 weeks)
  • Up to 22 days’ holiday with option to “buy” up to 35 hours extra holiday
  • Volunteering days – two paid days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice
  • Sports team sponsorship
  • Westfield Rewards
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Generous referral incentives
  • Generous and flexible pension schemes
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Discounted legal fees
  • Free professional subscriptions
  • Travel season ticket loans

For more information about this vacancy please contact Damar Training on 0161 480 8171 (Ref ID: 246061)

Company website : https://www.ascent.co.uk/

  • Microsoft / Computer literate – be able to navigate work/excel documents
  • Works well in both a team and on their own
  • Has a professional and committed attitude and seeks to aspire to targets set
  • Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programs
  • Has a strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable handling large work load under time constraints
  • Sound knowledge of law and legal System
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Familiar with electronic document management and filing systems

  • High level of discretion with confidential matters

  • Strong attention to detail and research skills.

  • 5 x GCSE including maths & english Grade C/4 or above
  • 3 x A-Levels at A-C grade

Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard



  • Organised – able to manage allocated work
  • Flexible – be able to work in priority as day plan changes
  • Team Player – be able to work well within team
  • Communication – good communicator verbal & written
  • Keen to learn – a lot of information to take in

Career development is important to them and you’ll find many opportunities for you to develop. They support each other to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to the clients, customers and communities they support.

Whatever your role is, you’ll have the chance to develop professionally and have your say. Their motto is together we support financial wellbeing and you’ll find that reflected in all that we do.

Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

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