Job Description
Looking for an exciting career in law? We are offering an opportunity to become a solicitor through the Apprenticeship Scheme. You will undertake on the job training with online study one day each week. Areas of law include English Legal System, Torts, Land, Public, Criminal, Company and Trusts. Join our fun team in Cromer!
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will start with our two-year paralegal apprenticeship, which is aimed at those that have completed A Levels or equivalent studies.
The apprenticeship offers an introduction to the fundamentals of legal practice and provides a combination of learning and working within our team, to build your knowledge and the skills required for a successful legal career.
Our solicitor apprenticeship programme incorporates a university degree (LLB (Hons)) which you will be awarded towards the end of your apprenticeship. It also incorporates SQE 1 and 2, which is the EPA for the Solicitor Apprenticeship Standard. You will gain the 'gold standard' professional qualification of Solicitor, recognising your ability to deliver excellent commercial legal advice and client service, behave ethically, and demonstrate commitment to continual learning and development.
In addition to a dedicated supervisor at TLFG, you will have a personal tutor and student manager at BPP, to ensure that you have all the support you need at work and with your studies.
To be considered for the apprenticeship programme, you will need to have studied A-Levels or equivalent studies and achieved at least 128 UCAS Points. In addition, you need at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades A*-C (or 9-4), including English and maths.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Opening and closing legal files on our case management system
- Carrying out legal research when requested
- Liaising with clients in a professional manner
- Carrying out document management including requests, scanning, faxing and filing, as well as any photocopying, binding and bundling as required.
- Engaging in diary management and assist in the organisation of meetings or events
- Handling telephone communication from internal colleagues and external clients
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
As a Solicitor Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Solicitor Level 6 Advanced Apprenticeship and finish with a qualification as a solicitor and an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice.
During the Solicitor Apprenticeship, you will also complete your SQE 1 and 2.
Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face training from and on-the-job learning.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will finish with a qualification as a Solicitor (including an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice Degree along with SQE 1 and 2), ready and fully equipped with all the necessary skills to be a successful solicitor.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent A Levels (Grade 128 UCAS points (ABB)) Essential
About the employer
The Law Firm Group is a growing consortium of local law firms the oldest dating from 1892, providing a consistent standard of outstanding legal expertise and a considerate, personal service to clients throughout the UK. Wherever you are and whatever your legal need, you can rely on The Law Firm Group to treat you with respect and handle your case with an experienced and reassuring manner. We value the traditions that have earned our lawyers their reputations as trusted advisers to generations of families, and make sure the services we provide are fit for the modern world. All our offices have good relationships with local accountants, barristers, estate agents, bankers, surveyors and other professionals, which we can draw on when specialist input is required. And because we’re a nationwide group, we can provide a greater depth and breadth of expertise than the average local law firm. The Law Firm Group is founded on the principles of outstanding legal expertise. We pride ourselves on getting to know our clients well and look to forge long-standing relationships. Many provide us with repeat instructions and we have acted for generations of families. Where necessary, we will suggest input is obtained from specialist barristers and other suitably qualified third party advisors. We have good relationships with many accountants, barristers, estate agents, bankers, surveyors and other professionals, both locally and further afield, and this adds depth to the service we are able to provide when support and collaboration are needed. We aim to leave an impression of being both friendly and good value for money.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cromer, NR27 9DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person