Advanced paralegal

Level

Higher

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Give legal advice on non-routine legal matters and support other legal professionals including on reserved matters and aspects of law.

Manage complex legal files from instruction through to completion

Draft advanced legal documents such as pleadings or contracts

Conduct in-depth legal research and summarise findings for solicitors

Liaise directly with clients, courts, and third parties

Supervise and check work produced by junior paralegals

Prepare bundles and materials for hearings or completions

Monitor and manage key deadlines and court timetables

Substantive law in one or more specialist practice areas

Legal research and case law analysis at an advanced level

Drafting complex legal documents and correspondence

Case and file management for complex or high-value matters

Supervision and quality checking of junior paralegal work

Client care, ethics, and professional conduct obligations

Court procedure, litigation management, and deadline compliance

Ready to look for a place?

See live Advanced paralegal apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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