Legal Apprentice: Start in Estate Planning with Full Training

DJH; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday

Study support

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

DJH in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Legal Apprentice to learn on the job, supported by a team of solicitors and tax advisors. From day one you’ll gain real insight into estate planning and build your skills with hands-on experience and structured study support.

You’ll handle admin tasks, help draft basic documents, organise meetings, and research daily to support fee earners. This is a long‑term apprenticeship with clear progression, full training, and a welcoming, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be about to finish college or recently a college leaver (A-levels or equivalent)
• Organised with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop technical skills

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT systems

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

DJH in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Legal Apprentice to learn on the job, supported by a team of solicitors and tax advisors. From day one you’ll gain real insight into estate planning and build your skills with hands-on experience and structured study support.

You’ll handle admin tasks, help draft basic documents, organise meetings, and research daily to support fee earners. This is a long‑term apprenticeship with clear progression, full training, and a welcoming, supportive environment.