Apprentice Paralegal - Commercial and Litigation

Summary:Ready to build your career in law with a company that prioritises your growth? At South East Water, we are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our in-house legal team. We don''t expect you to have prior experience; instead, we are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering a vital service to our communities. Grounded in trust and driven by excellence, this hands-on role will see you working right alongside our commercial and litigation solicitors. You''ll manage contract lifecycles, conduct legal research, and support court preparation-all while bringing your own creativity and agility to how we solve problems and adapt to a changing industry. This is a two year apprenticeship, with fully remote training; at the end of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship, there may be an option to progress to the Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive standard.Main responsibilities:Provide support to our Commercial solicitors by assisting in the end-to- end contract lifecycle, including drafting basic commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and letters of intent using established templates and reviewing new contracts as necessary.Provide support to our Litigation solicitor as necessary, such as the compiling of legal documents and attendance at court hearings.Proactively monitor legal updates regarding commercial and procurement law and civil litigation to ensure ..... full job details .....