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L3 Paralegal Apprenticeship - Skills Scan

Please score yourself against each criteria on a scale of 0-10

Please give an honest assessment of your current competency level as against each element of the Apprenticeship Standard, where: 0 = No current experience or skill level for this criteria 10 = Full mastery and no further upskilling required

PLEASE NOTE: where you score yourself as 6 or above in any area you and your line manager will be asked to provide evidence to support this - either in verbal form between yourself or in written form through appraisals, testimonials, assignments, tests or any other naturally occurring evidence you feel appropriately evidences your score.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event where your prior knowledge or skill is agreed at 8/10 or above this will mean you would be exempt from areas programme or ineligible for this course.

If you are unsure about how to score yourself in any area please speak a member of our staff.

*Name

Knowledge

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)

K1 - Describe the fundamentals of legal and regulatory liabilities with regards to the client and organisation to ensure compliance with all professional obligations.

K2 - Explain the Law and practice relevant to the work undertaken by the team

K3 - Describe the basic elements of the English legal system including:

(a) including how legislation is made

(b) the role of common law

(d) key personnel.

K4 - Demonstrate your approaches to legal research including the use of digital resources and research tools.

K5 - Explain the principles of ethical and professional frameworks and their relevance for service delivery.

K6 - Demonstrate your approaches to data analysis and digital tools, such as spreadsheets, in arriving at loss of earnings for clients, valuations of property or estate values for probate for example.

K7 - Demonstrate your approaches to drafting legal documents including clarity and precision of language.

K8 - Recognise the principles of workload management including:

(a) the preparation and collation of bundles

(b) taking and filing accurate notes

(d) maintaining databases

(e) version control.

K9 - Demonstrate your awareness of the commercial or economic drivers of an organisation such as:

(a) time recording

(b) billing processes

K10 - Demonstrate your awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in an organisation and steps that can be taken to mitigate those risks.

K11 - Explain your organisational data and information security standards, policies and procedures relevant to data management activities including legal requirements relating to the use of data, risks to confidentiality of data posed by and to stakeholder's actions.

K12 - Explain the impact of diversity and inclusion such as on:

(a) teamwork

(b) stakeholder relationships

K13 - Describe the fundamentals of the requirements for acting in the best interest of the client to protect clients and limit liability for negligence such as identifying and acting for vulnerable clients.

K14 - Identify the fundamentals of anti-money laundering regulations in relation to legal transactions including personal and professional liability.

K15 - Explain the fundamentals of administering client accounts including the principles of time-recording and charging fee structures.

K16 - Identify the activities of your occupation which contribute to your ‘professional carbon footprint’ and steps that can be taken to reduce it.

K17 - Understand the principles of digital tools and software such as case management systems, databases and online drafting software.

Skills

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)

S1 - Show how you assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.

S2 - Demonstrate how you conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.

S3 - Show how you solve legal technical problems within your remit and escalating as needed.

S4 - Present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.

S5 - Demonstrate how you assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.

S6 - Demonstrate how you assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.

S7 - Demonstrate how you communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.

S8 - Show how you organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.

S9 - Show how you carry out file management activities such as:

(a) prepare and collate bundles

(b) take and file accurate notes

(d) maintain databases and version control.

S10 - Demonstrate your use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to:

(a) draft legal documents

(b) conduct legal research

(d) collaborate with others.

S11 - Show how you apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.

S12 - Demonstrate how you undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.

S13 - Illustrate how you assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that you work in the stakeholders’ best interests.

Behaviours

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)

B1 - Ethical and Professional: Demonstrate that you adhere to professional codes of conduct in legal activities and relationships with others.

B2 - Problem Solving: Show that you can generate solutions to legal problems, considering different options and identifying when to escalate when problems are outside your remit.

B3 - Customer Service Mindset: Demonstrate that you can provide a bespoke, productive and positive customer experience.

B4 - Growth Mindset: Show that you are committed to Continuous Professional Development.

B5 - Collaborative and inclusive: Demonstrate that you are respectful of diversity of thought and experience to work with:

(a) stakeholders

(b) and team members.

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L3 Paralegal Apprenticeship - Skills Scan

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)

Low Competence (0-3) | Some Competence (4-5) | Fully Competent (6-8) | Expert Competence (9-10)