Paralegal Review

I am a disclosure paralegal and a lot of my work is describing and reviewing documents for different fraud cases. I work in the unauthorised business department so all of the cases we deal with are unauthorised and a breach of the law. I also deal with spreadsheets, creating bundles and disclosure schedules for court. I listen to PACE suspect interviews and review transcripts too. I work closely with a big team and it's really enjoyable work.

The FCA and my manager are very organised in terms of providing training, different experiences and tasks for the apprenticeship. They are very helpful and there is a really good structure within the company that makes the apprenticeship clear and easy to do. However, I had some issues with BPP (the training provider) as at the beginning they were unorganised and unsure of different key dates, what we were doing etc. They have really improved the past few months though and I dont feel stressed about their organisation anymore.

I receive a lot of support! My manager is always helpful, sets me really good tasks so that I can meet my portfolio outcomes and is incredibly supportive. I always ask questions and he either always answers or finds out the answer for me. My manager is now leaving as my contract is up but I have a new manager who is also really good. The transition between the 2 was smooth and they both give me the support I need to do really well.

At the start we received a lot of support but the support wasn't very helpful as it was either incorrect, delayed or unorganised. However, BPP have really become a lot better and support me very well. I have opted to finish my apprenticeship early and they have made great changes for me so that I am able to do this. They are supporting me as an individual (as I am the only one that chose the early finish) and are really preparing me for my end point assessment and supporting me with my portfolios.

My qualification allows me to understand the laws that i need to in my role and gives me a better overall understanding of my work. It improves my communication and written skills which are very important in my role as a paralegal. Also with my portfolio outcomes set by BPP, they allow me to complete a range of different tasks at my workplace which means i experience many different sides to being a paralegal which is very helpful.

Yes

The FCA is a fun, vibrant and inclusive place to work. It seems as though everyone really cares about each other and everyone is very friendly. The office is in a good location and is a nice modern environment to work in. There are many different perks for working at the FCA such as an onsite gym, hairdressing discounts and yearly bonuses. The people are super friendly and the work is very interesting. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.