Legal Apprentice

Mcbrides-Accountants-LLP; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 16.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Holiday & birthday

Study support

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing calendar

Descripción de la vacante

DJH is offering a Legal Apprentice position in Stoke-on-Trent, part of the Early Careers team. You will learn by doing, supported by solicitors and tax advisors, with full training, hands-on experience and clear progression into a legal career.

The role focuses on estate planning and client support, starting August 2027 after completing college. This apprenticeship provides administrative exposure, basic drafting of documents under supervision, and opportunities to develop IT skills and

Formación

• Be about to finish college or recently a college leaver.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Enjoy working with people and building relationships, with strong communication skills.
• Motivated to grow in a team-focused environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to the team, including opening files, preparing documents, and keeping records up to date
• Assist with drafting basic legal documents such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, under supervision
• Help organise client meetings, prepare paperwork, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
• Carry out research and general tasks to support fee earners in their day‑to‑day work
• Communicate with clients in a professional and friendly manner, helping to deliver a great client experience
• Learn how estate, trust, and attorney matters are managed, building your knowledge step by step

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Descripción del empleo

Legal Apprentice

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Stoke on Trent

Description

Ready to kick-start your career after College or Sixth Form? This is your chance to join a friendly, supportive team that’s gone from strength to strength and is excited to help you do the same!

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Legal Apprentice, you’ll learn by doing. From day one, you’ll be part of a welcoming team made up of solicitors and tax advisors that will guide you, support your studies, and celebrate your progress as you build your skills and confidence. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain real insight into how estate planning makes a difference to people’s lives.

This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking for a long-term career, with full training, hands‑on experience, and clear progression opportunities. You’ll:

• Provide administrative support to the team, including opening files, preparing documents, and keeping records up to date
• Assist with drafting basic legal documents such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, under supervision
• Help organise client meetings, prepare paperwork, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
• Carry out research and general tasks to support fee earners in their day‑to‑day work
• Communicate with clients in a professional and friendly manner, helping to deliver a great client experience
• Learn how estate, trust, and attorney matters are managed, building your knowledge step by step

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Ready to take your first step into a legal career, you will:

• Be about to finish college or recently a college leaver (A-levels or equivalent), ideally with an interest in law or a related subject
• Be organised, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Be comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your technical skills
• Enjoy working with people and building relationships, with strong communication skills
• Thrive in a supportive, team‑focused environment and be motivated to grow and develop

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off for your birthday and a volunteering day
• Full study support & tailored learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet.

If this role with us as a Legal Apprenticesounds good and you’re ready for a new challenge, then what’s stopping you?

Please note: This position is for an August 2027 start.