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Paralegal Apprentice

Financial Conduct Authority
Pay: On Application
Internship Type: Summer Internship, Winter Internship, Industrial Placement, Spring Internship, Autumn Internship
Length of Scheme: Unknown
Deadline date: Unknown
Location: London London United Kingdom
Category: Internship
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time , Daytime Work
Job reference: E03027180
Legal 2019-06-17 2022-05-19

Job Description

A Criminal Disclosure Unit Paralegal Apprentice will work alongside integrated teams of investigators and legal professionals to identify criminal misconduct. You will form part of the disclosure team and will be responsible for reviewing material in line with criminal legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 disclosure schedules of unused material in preparation for trial.
  • Assisting the disclosure 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.
  • Preparation of disclosure bundles involving 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 Enforcement and Market Oversight and the FCA.
  • Building knowledge around disclosure requirements and practices.
  • Gaining an understanding of Enforcement and Market Oversight 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.


Requirements and Prospects

Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of 2 A-Levels at grade C
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C (4-9) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications

Skills Required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

Personal Qualities
  • Ability to analyse complex information and apply a description accurately reflecting the contents in a comprehensive and concise manner.
  • Ability to work confidently with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to take timely decisions based on relevant analysis of information.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy.
  • Good interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
  • Continuously seeks out new and effective ways to work, and shares this with the organisation.
  • Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team, valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, and working with other departments, divisions and teams.
  • Open to learning, challenge and change, and be flexible to undertake new tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to exercise own judgement where necessary and appropriate.


Future Prospects

Apprentices who successfully complete their professional qualification and apprenticeship programme will be considered for a permanent role within the FCA.

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