Solicitor Apprenticeship: Your Path to Qualification

Michelmores LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is offering a legal apprenticeship in Exeter. The role involves assisting lawyers with document review, legal research, drafting, and case management over a 6-year programme. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4. Starting salary is £23,000 annually, increasing throughout the apprenticeship. Position offers a mix of practical on-the-job training and study at the University of Law.

Responsibilities

• Find, analyze, and assess documents to extract relevant information.
• Recognize when legal research is needed and use appropriate methods.
• Develop strategies and solutions based on client needs.
• Provide advice informed by legal analysis.
• Draft documents from scratch addressing all legal issues.
• Undertake effective advocacy in court.
• Negotiate solutions to clients' issues.
• Plan and manage legal cases and transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)

A Level in No Specific Subject (grade C/4) (x3)

Job description

A leading UK law firm is offering a legal apprenticeship in Exeter. The role involves assisting lawyers with document review, legal research, drafting, and case management over a 6-year programme. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4. Starting salary is £23,000 annually, increasing throughout the apprenticeship. Position offers a mix of practical on-the-job training and study at the University of Law.