Overview
Paralegal Apprentice Jobs in Stoneleigh, England, UK at NFU
Location: Stoneleigh
Paralegal Apprentice
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
Salary: £18,000 per annum
Location:
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours:
35 hours per week
Contract Type: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We’re proud to
make a difference
for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.
Purpose
of the role & how you will contribute
This is a fantastic opportunity to start out on a new
career path
, with the chance to complete a legal 3 paralegal apprenticeship. There will be plenty of opportunities to become involved in various inhouse legal work and compliance projects on behalf of the NFU, helping the NFU to understand and mitigate its legal risks. This could be assisting the corporate legal advisers with drafting a document or reviewing a contract, through to attending legal advice meetings or conducting legal research.
On completion of the 2-year course, you will be entitled to join a paralegal register, and you may have the opportunity to progress to higher levels of legal training.
What you’ll bring
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is conscientious, self-motivated and professional. As this is an apprenticeship, knowledge of law or legal training is not required, but an interest in commercial law and an aspiration to pursue a legal career, are essential. You will work alongside colleagues at many different levels so team working,
communication
and interpersonal skills are key.
Full details are contained in the attached role profile.
Why choose us?
Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day.
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
Company funded health Cashplan.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
Performance-related pay.
Competitive Pension and Life assurance.
Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons.
Employee Assistance program
to help you deal with life’s challenges.
Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more.
Attractive,
modern
office, with on-site restaurant and free parking.
We’re committed to recruiting a
diverse
and highly-talented workforce. We’ll
support you
by providing you with extensive
learning and development
opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and
flexible work options
.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we’ve found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.
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Title: Paralegal Apprentice
Company: NFU
Location: Stoneleigh, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
