Solicitor Apprentice: Kickstart Your Legal Career

Howes Percival LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work discounts

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Charity day

Private medical cover

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

Howes Percival LLP in Cambridge invites applications for a Solicitor Apprentice role. You will provide high quality legal services under supervision while gaining competency to practice as a solicitor.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, supporting live client matters, attending meetings, and developing commercial awareness. Interviews May-June 2027.

The firm offers a supportive culture with exposure to diverse practice areas and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organised and able to manage priorities.
• Keen to learn and develop legal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out legal research to support lawyers advising clients.
• Draft legal documents and letters under supervision.
• Support live client matters by reviewing files and identifying key dates.
• Attend client meetings, take notes and follow up on actions.
• Develop commercial awareness by learning about clients and sectors.
• Organise documents and monitor deadlines to keep information up to date.
• Undertake delegated tasks and report back to your supervisor.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong written/oral communication

Job description

Howes Percival LLP in Cambridge invites applications for a Solicitor Apprentice role. You will provide high quality legal services under supervision while gaining competency to practice as a solicitor.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, supporting live client matters, attending meetings, and developing commercial awareness. Interviews May-June 2027.

The firm offers a supportive culture with exposure to diverse practice areas and a commitment to client service.