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Fieldfisher

12d ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, IT and Maths grades 9-6 (A-C)
  • The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Curiosity and flexibility
  • An eagerness to learn
  • Drive and determination for a career in professional services
  • Problem solving skills
  • A 'can do' attitude

Responsibilities

  • Photocopying, scanning and printing, taking care to check all work before passing over, i.e. are any pages missing, is the document legible, or does it need to be sealed up, etc.
  • Supporting the preparation of bulk documentation, files and bundles
  • Preparing voluminous and complicated packs of papers for meetings and ensuring that the correct papers go to the correct recipients and that they are carefully checked and presented professionally
  • Updating document files and amending indexes.
  • Using Outlook to send and monitor calendar appointments electronic and physical paper filing
  • Taking responsibility for the files you keep and ensuring that they are always up to date and that documents can be retrieved easily
  • Producing electronic bundles
  • Sending invoices and expenses to Belfast for payment
  • Profiling documents onto iManage Work
  • Assisting with sending out post from post folders, to include collating enclosures.
  • Downloading imaging and medical records – applying "OCR" so they become searchable, to include uploading imaging onto RAW
  • Checking discs
  • Paginating
  • Archiving

FAQs

What does the Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team do?

The Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team works on behalf of Claimants to achieve multimillion-pound settlements in personal injury and medical negligence cases.

What type of individual is this apprenticeship suitable for?

This apprenticeship is suitable for an ambitious individual who has an interest in becoming a Legal Secretary, possesses strong organization, communication, and time management skills, and is eager to gain experience in administration and secretary responsibilities.

What tasks will I be expected to perform as a Legal Secretarial Apprentice?

You will assist several Fee Earners and their Executive Assistants with various administrative tasks, including photocopying, preparing documentation, updating files, managing calendar appointments, producing electronic bundles, and other related duties.

What qualifications are required to apply for this apprenticeship?

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, IT, and Maths with grades 9-6 (A-C).

What skills are valued in candidates for this role?

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, excellent written and verbal communication skills, curiosity, flexibility, eagerness to learn, problem-solving skills, and a 'can do' attitude.

What kind of support will I receive during the apprenticeship?

Apprentices will receive career development opportunities, mentorship, tailored training, and a supportive environment that prepares them for a successful career.

Will I gain any qualifications during the apprenticeship?

Yes, you will complete a nationally recognised qualification while gaining practical work experience with the firm.

What is the recruitment process like?

The recruitment process is subject to change and focuses on inclusiveness and diversity, with accommodations available for candidates with accessibility requirements.

How does Fieldfisher support diversity and inclusiveness?

Fieldfisher is committed to removing accessibility barriers and maximising inclusion for individuals with disabilities and neurodiversity throughout the recruitment process.

Is there an opportunity for career progression after this apprenticeship?

Yes, the apprenticeship offers skills and experiences that can lead to career development within the firm and the broader legal profession.

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Fieldfisher

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*