Graduate Solicitor Apprentice - Kendal

Harrison Drury & Co; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Drury offers a Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship over 30 months, blending academic modules with practical legal training. You will work across departments, gain hands-on experience, and develop the competencies required to qualify as a solicitor.

The scheme requires meeting UK government apprenticeship criteria and emphasizes structured development. As an apprentice you’ll handle first line enquiries, draft documents, perform legal research, and learn time recording while

Qualifications

• Must have strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Excellent communication, written and oral, with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational and time management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well in a team and follow training guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and confidential support to the department and assist with general legal enquiries.
• Deal with first line enquiries in person, by phone and by email, taking instructions and advising clients in relation to costs.
• Help with the organisation and co-ordination of formal court documentation and bundles for court hearings.
• Draft simple legal documents using standard templates and with legal guidance.
• Assist with the maintenance and accuracy of the Legal case management system and file keeping.
• Complete accurate time recording, both chargeable and non-chargeable.
• Assist with client interviews.
• Gain understanding of client expectations and requirements.
• Conduct legal research and assess legal problems.
• Meet deadlines.
• Gain competency in the SRA skills standards.
• Keep up to date with training and law and practice.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English Language - Grade 6+

GCSE Mathematics - Grade 6+

3 A Levels - ABB

Law Degree - 2:1

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Harrison Drury is a market-leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West, servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a sixth time, placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

Summary

This Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (30 month) provides a practice focused law course, combining academic modules with continuous and embedded development of the skills and attributes required by the legal profession. This course is tailored towards Law graduates.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

The overall purpose of this role is to support assigned departments in the provision of efficient legal services to clients whilst undertaking professional legal training to gain qualifying work experience and the competency to practice as a solicitor.

Applicant must meet the eligibility and funding criteria for apprenticeships as set by the UK government at the point of enrolment.

After this apprenticeship:

On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to apply for admission and practice as a qualified solicitor in your chosen field.

The Role:

• Provide a general and confidential support service to the department and assist with general legal enquiries.
• Deal with first line enquiries made in person, by phone and by email, taking instructions and advising clients in relation to costs.
• Help with the organisation and co-ordination of formal court documentation and bundles for court hearings.
• Draft simple legal documents using standard templates and with legal guidance.
• Assist with the maintenance and accuracy of the Legal case management system and file keeping.
• Complete accurate time recording, both chargeable and non-chargeable.
• Assist with client interviews.
• Gain understanding of client expectations and requirements.
• Conduct legal research and assess legal problems.
• Meet deadlines.
• Gain competency in the SRA skills standards.
• Keep up to date with training and law and practice.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with acollege or other training organisation. At least 20%of your working hours will be spent training orstudying.

College or training organisation

BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE English Language - Grade 6 or above
• GCSE Mathematics - Grade 6 or above
• 3 A Levels - Grades ABB
• Law Degree - 2:1

Skills & Experience

• Excellent IT skills, experience with all Microsoft Office packages
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Training provider entry requirements for the assigned apprenticeship course are satisfied as a minimum
• Ability to work as part of a team

Please note that this opportunity is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK from the time of application, through to the end of the apprenticeship programme.