Paralegal Apprentice with Irwin Mitchell (Court of Law) in Manchester

Employer: BPP

Location:

Pay: £24,479 per year

Contract Type:

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 05/03/2026

About this job

Short Description: We’re a national law firm with a local reach, here for life’s important moments—the ones you plan for and the ones you don’t expect. Our legal experts combine technical excellence with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to always put our clients first.

Life at Irwin Mitchell: You’ll feel part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where your individuality matters. We celebrate what makes you unique and support you to thrive. Together, we achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

Your Role: An exciting opportunity to join one of the largest national law firms in the UK. You will be supporting the Court of Protection Team and managing large medical negligence or Personal Injury damages awards in order to meet the client’s needs. We help clients who are responsible for managing someone else’s affairs, those who are concerned about the ability of someone else to manage their own affairs or another person’s affairs and clients who may be concerned about their own ability to manage their affairs. Paralegal apprentices support solicitors with the day-to-day management of the client files.

Your main responsibilities within the department will include the following:

• Maintain accurate case records and update internal systems assisting with the management of client finances under the supervision of the deputy which would include; paying invoices, purchasing equipment, setting up new bank accounts and standing orders, assisting with the management of household utilities, preparing spreadsheets, taking notes during client meetings.
• Liaising with case managers and other fee earners within the business regarding client issues that arise.
• Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
• You will need to become familiar with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and will work with clients who may have suffered brain injury as a result of medical negligence or accidents.
• You will also need to keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events as and when required.
• Communicating with clients, other firms of solicitors and third parties by telephone or in writing including taking client instructions and providing case updates when appropriate.
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Conducting legal research as requested by members of the team.
• You may sometimes be required to complete relevant administration duties including photocopying, scanning documents, amending documentation, filing, archiving and file maintenance.
• You will be expected to be predominantly office based during the first 6 months of your apprenticeship to support your learning within this division.

Our Apprenticeship Employer Description: Founded in 1912, Irwin Mitchell has helped over one million clients so far. These include individuals, small businesses, as well as national and international organisations. We currently employ over 3000 people across 14 offices. The IMCF (Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation) was set up in 1997 and has so far donated over £1 million to local and national causes. We give all our employees 14 hours a year to use on voluntary work, to give back to our communities.

Training Provided: As a Paralegal Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Paralegal Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Additional learning within the apprenticeship will enable you to be awarded a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Services which can afford you exemptions from the first two years of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship. Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by online training from and on-the-job learning.

Duration: 16 Months

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in IT packages including Microsoft Word, Office and Excel

Personal Qualities:

• A strong desire to work within a legal environment
• Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment, dealing with sensitive and confidential situations appropriately
• Friendly
• Reliable
• Confident
• Resilient
• Ability to work well in a business environment
• Ability to work at speed whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible to suit the needs of the department
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to work under close supervision and also be able to work under your own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Qualifications Required: You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grade A to C or 9 to 4, including maths and English (or equivalent). You’ll also need at least 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at Grade BBB or above in order to meet the minimum academic requirements needed to complete this apprenticeship. If you have a law degree, you are unable to apply for this apprenticeship however you could apply for a Training Contract with us. Visit our Early Careers Recruitment website for more information.