Solicitor Apprenticeship – Litigation

Maxwell Hodge Limited; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 14 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Structured apprenticeship programme

Mentoring from experienced legal pros

Salary starting from £15,000

20 days’ annual leave, rising to 25

Bank holidays and 3 Christmas closure/

Paid sick leave

Medicash healthcare scheme

Staff discounts on legal services

Wellbeing and social events

Bonus and recognition schemes

Regular salary reviews

Résumé du poste

Maxwell Hodge Limited is recruiting a Solicitor Apprentice to join our Litigation teams in the UK. You will study toward your qualification while gaining hands-on experience, supported by experienced fee earners through a structured 6-year development programme.

Responsibilities include assisting solicitors with a varied caseload, client communication, drafting documents, and legal research as you progress through the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong academic ability and genuine interest in a legal career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Committed to learning and development through a structured 6-year solicitor apprenticeship.

Responsabilités

• Support solicitors and fee earners with a varied caseload (medical negligence, personal injury, disputes, debt recovery).
• Communicate with clients and provide excellent client care.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepare case files and bundles.
• Undertake legal research.
• Liaise with courts, barristers, experts and third parties.
• Manage administrative tasks to progress cases.
• Develop legal knowledge through a structured apprenticeship programme.

Connaissances

Academic ability

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Learning and development

Formation

3 A Levels at Grade C or above

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Description du poste

Working Pattern: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Start Your Legal Career with Maxwell Hodge

Are you looking to qualify as a Solicitor through an alternative route while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a busy law firm?

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Solicitor Apprentice to join our Litigation teams. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while working towards solicitor qualification, supported by experienced fee earners and a structured development programme.

At Maxwell Hodge, our values of Team, Support, Guidance, Resilience and Learning are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing talent and providing the support, training and opportunities needed to help our people succeed.

The Role

Working within our Litigation teams, you will gain practical experience across a range of legal matters while studying towards your qualification. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting solicitors and fee earners with a varied caseload including medical negligence, personal injury, disputes, and debt recovery matters.
• Speaking with clients and providing excellent client care.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents.
• Preparing case files and bundles.
• Undertaking legal research.
• Liaising with courts, barristers, experts and third parties.
• Managing administrative tasks to support case progression.
• Developing your legal knowledge and skills through a structured apprenticeship programme.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong academic ability and a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is committed to learning, development, and professional growth to undertake a 6-year structured programme to qualify as a solicitor.

Entry requirements:

• 3 A Levels at Grade C or above.
• 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above.

Why Join Maxwell Hodge?

• A structured pathway to qualification.
• Mentoring and support from experienced legal professionals.
• Salary starting from £15,000 depending on age, qualifications and experience.
• 20 days’ annual leave (increasing yearly to 25 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidays and 3 additional Christmas closure days.
• Paid sick leave, dependant’s leave, and birthday leave.
• Medicash healthcare scheme (eligible after probation).
• Staff discounts on legal services (eligible after probation).
• Wellbeing and social events.
• Bonus and recognition schemes.
• Regular performance and salary reviews.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or access support during the recruitment process.

Maxwell Hodge Solicitors is a trading name of Maxwell Hodge Limited a company registered in England and Wales with company number 08014617

Registered Office: 26 Sherborne Square Huyton Liverpool L36 9UR. Maxwell Hodge Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 598347