Clifford Chance

About the Company

We are one of the world's largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working.

We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Many of the world's leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Clifford Chance

Job Title

Paralegal Apprentice

Job Description

Job title: Paralegal Apprentice Role Summary: Support global lawyers across multiple practice areas by completing transactional tasks, maintaining administrative systems, and progressing towards a qualified paralegal apprenticeship. Work within a diverse, collaborative team while ensuring high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables. Expectations: - Deliver accurate, timely work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. - Demonstrate continuous improvement and take initiative in learning legal processes. - Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. - Manage independent workload and meet training milestones towards apprenticeship qualification. Key Responsibilities: - Assist paralegals and lawyers with document drafting, research, and transaction preparation across Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, and Tax. - Update and maintain internal trackers, status sheets, and project documentation. - Communicate progress, coordinate schedules, and attend scheduled meetings/webinars. - Execute administrative housekeeping tasks to support team efficiency. - Represent and uphold the culture of an inclusive workplace within the Newcastle office. - Progress through apprenticeship training programmes, meeting required competencies. Required Skills: - Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational abilities. - Effective, flexible written and verbal communication. - Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation. - Self-motivated, independent task management, and time‑management discipline. - Enthusiastic, hardworking, and adaptable to changing priorities. - Commitment to continuous learning and apprenticeship development. Required Education & Certifications: - 5 GCSEs (A‑C / 9‑4) including Mathematics and English or equivalent. - 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) with grades A‑D. - Legal apprenticeship qualification not yet obtained; eligible for Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship.

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025