Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

Synergy Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Chester is looking for a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice. This role offers a clear pathway to becoming a solicitor with hands-on experience in Private Client work and structured training. Ideal candidates should possess a law degree or equivalent qualifications along with GCSEs and A-Levels. Excellent benefits and support will be provided while working in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Christmas bonus

Regular social events

Charity activities

Qualifications

• Law degree or Level 6 legal qualification, completed within the last 3 years.
• 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 including English and Maths.
• 3 A-Levels grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside solicitors to prepare evidence and legal documents.
• Assisting with client enquiries and providing excellent service.
• Drafting and managing legal documents and case information on the Client Management System.
• Learning and applying knowledge on compliance, regulation, and legal processes.
• Attending training one day per week with the University of Law or BPP.

Education

Law degree or Level 6 legal qualification

5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (including English and Maths)

3 A-Levels grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Looking to start your career in law?

We are recruiting a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice for a well-established law firm in Chester. With a clear pathway to becoming a solicitor, you'll gain hands-on experience across Private Client work, learn from experienced professionals, and be supported through a structured apprenticeship programme.

Your work with be varied, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, social events, and a workplace where people stay.

Benefits

• Salary: £23,809.50 - £25,000
• Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours office-based)
• Holidays: 24 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 days for Christmas office closure + birthday day off
• Location: Chester
• Benefits: Private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, WPA cashback scheme, company pension, voucher reward scheme, Christmas bonus, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, long service awards, regular social events, charity activities

Role and Responsibilities

• Working alongside solicitors to prepare evidence and legal documents
• Assisting with client enquiries and providing excellent service
• Drafting and managing legal documents and case information on the Client Management System
• Learning and applying knowledge on compliance, regulation, and legal processes
• Attending training one day per week with the University of Law or BPP

Qualifications

• A law degree or Level 6 legal qualification, completed within the last 3 years
• 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (including English and Maths) and 3 A-Levels grade C or above

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with your CV today!