Paralegal Apprentice - £22,000 Financial Conduct Authority

Location

Stratford, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Reviewing and assessing material gathered during investigations using a digital evidence management system and applying document descriptions in accordance with the requirements of the relevant criminal legislation and FCA policy.
• Assisting in the creation of schedules of unused material in preparation for trial.
• Assisting the team in ensuring that case files and records are accurately and efficiently maintained, including document scheduling, archiving and retrieval in line with FCA policy and procedures.
• Drafting documents, including correspondence, memos and minutes.
• Timely and accurate complex document preparation including photocopying, collation, pagination, labelling and listing.
• Maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with colleagues in other business areas and with external bodies.

As part of the apprentice programme you will benefit from:

• Having a varied and interesting workload, dealing with a wide range of people across the FCA.
• Building knowledge around disclosure requirements and practices.
• Gaining an understanding of your department’s work and its important role in achieving the FCA's goals.
• Being part of a committed team utilising their legal and/or administrative skills in the context of interesting and high-profile criminal and dual track cases.
• Participating in investigative and legal training.
• Developing paralegal skills to a high standard, to enhance and develop your legal analysis and judgement skills.

Company Benefits:

• Career and family leave
• Flexible working options
• A minimum of 25 days’ holiday
• A non-contributory pension, private healthcare
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Asubsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
• Asubsidised restaurant
• Charity and volunteering initiatives
• Sports and social clubs
• A reflection and multi-faith room
• Free eye tests.

The training you will be getting

• Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 
• Level 3 Paralegal qualification
• End point assessment (EPA)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• The FCA encourage and support those apprentices who successfully complete their professional qualification and apprenticeship programme to secure a permanent role at the FCA.

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Salary

£22k per annum