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Legal apprenticeships

On this page you will find details of legal apprenticeship positions available at various firms and organisations. The page will be updated as and when we are made aware of new positions. Please keep checking back to find out about new opportunities. For more on what it's all about, see our "What is a legal apprenticeship?" page.

Kennedys – Legal apprenticeship

Job type: Full time - fixed term

Commencing: September 2013

Location: Multiple

Entry requirements: A levels

From September 2013, we are offering legal apprenticeships in Birmingham, Chelmsford, London, Maidstone, Manchester and Sheffield designed to help springboard you into a successful career in the legal world. If you are an A Level leaver, you'll have the opportunity to join our firm as a legal administrator.

An apprenticeship with Kennedys will teach you the skills you will need to work in a legal environment. You'll be helping our lawyers with administration and office duties and we'll be helping you to build your legal knowledge.

Our apprenticeship programme is made up of two phases:

A one-year introductory apprenticeship
A two-year advanced apprenticeship

We have opportunities for apprentices in Chelmsford, London, Maidstone, Manchester and Sheffield.

For further information and to apply, see Kennedys website.

Rickerbys LLP – Legal apprenticeship

Salary: £9,064 - £11,266

Location: Cheltenham

Entry requirements: A Levels (at least three A levels at A* to B grade)

An apprenticeship with Rickerbys will teach you the skills you will need in order to develop your career. You will be working alongside our lawyers and you will have an opportunity to develop your legal knowledge.

Our apprenticeship programme spread over three years:

Year one is an introduction into the legal environment.
Years two and three are advanced legal apprenticeship.

We are looking for bright ambitious A level leavers who have decided to pursue a vocational route. As well as demonstrating a passion for working in the legal environment, you will need to show the drive and commitment needed to succeed in this sector.

You will need to have at least eight GCSEs at A* to B grade and be expected to achieve at least three A’ level grades at A* to C grade. You do not need to have studied law at A level, although it would be an advantage.

To be considered for a place you must complete our apprenticeship application form and return it to the Human Resources team, Rickerbys LLP, Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1YD. Further information and copies of the application form can be found on the website www.rickerbys.com.

DAC Beachcroft - Legal apprenticeships

Commencing: September 2013

Location: Newport and Bristol

Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2013

Entry requirements: At least five GCSEs at A*-C grades and a minimum of 280 points at A Level or equivalent

Apprenticeship level: Level Three

As a legal apprentice with DAC Beachcroft you will be on your way to a career in law and have a real alternative to university.

As an apprentice you will quickly learn how to work on live legal matters and have contact with clients. You won't be thrown in at the deep end; your training will be carefully planned and you will work in a supportive team environment but will be doing a real job and contributing to the DAC Beachcroft business.

You will collect and analyse information on legal issues, and will be proactive in resolving problems. While you are gaining all this experience you will also work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification which includes studying the relevant law and legal processes as well as learning about our systems and business.

The two year apprenticeships will start in September 2013.

We are looking for people with ambition and good academic results who are looking for a career in law through a vocational route rather than the traditional academic route.

As well as having an interest in law and business you need to be commercially aware. You also need to be organised and prepared to work flexibly and hard in what can be a demanding sector.

You will need to have at least five GCSEs at A*-C grades, including Maths and English, and a minimum of 280 points (BBC) at A Level or equivalent (general studies and AS alone will not count).

An apprenticeship at DAC Beachcroft provides commercial experience in a legal environment combined with on-the-job learning, training and assessment. You will not just develop technical skills but also business and personal skills that will equip you for a successful career with DAC Beachcroft.

The apprenticeship will include:

A knowledge-based "technical certificate" - tested through an exam
A skills-based qualification - tested through workplace assessment
Functional skills elements (ICT, Maths and English) if required - tested through exams (depending upon your GCSE grades you may be eligible to apply for exemption from the functional skills element).

Learning will be delivered via a combination of:

Workshops and sessions
E-learning
Distance learning
On-the-job training

You will be supported by a tutor (also known as an assessor) who will visit regularly to check how you are progressing against the standards and provide training where required.

For more information see the DAC Beachcroft legal apprenticeships page.

TLT LLP – Legal apprenticeship (office assistant)

Weekly wage: £160.00

Expected duration: 12 months

Commencing: Please note that this not for a live vacancy but rather a prospective application for the apprenticeship scheme

Location: Bristol

Apprenticeship level: Business and administration level two apprenticeship – legal pathway

Entry requirements: Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A*-C

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Training to be provided

Business and administration level 2 apprenticeship - legal pathway
NVQ in business and administration (every three weeks you will have a visit from your assessor at the employer's premises)
Key skills (if required, up to five days additional training)
Technical certificate in legal administration. You will receive additional support and tuition in relation to the technical aspects of the qualification from our partner ILEX Tutorial College.

Skills Required

To complete all allocated tasks within the required time frame and to the required level of accuracy
To demonstrate satisfactory levels of literacy and numeracy
To write simple business letters
Effective record keeping
To have basic knowledge of and be able to use common functions of relevant computer applications with appropriate training
Effective telephone communication skills
Demonstrate high levels of data accuracy
Good attention to detail

Personal qualities

Demonstrate a conscientious, 'can-do' attitude
Be client focused
Be supportive of team members

Future prospects

Possibility of an advanced apprenticeship in legal services.

To apply

Please see the Damar Training website for further details of how to apply for this role.

The Co-operative Legal Services – Legal apprentice

Weekly wage: £201.92

Expected duration: 12 months

Location: Bristol

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate apprenticeship in business and administration - legal pathway

Hours: 37.5 hours

Key responsibilities:

Print, collate and prepare the documents generated by the claims advisory team throughout each day, ensuring that SRA regulations and CLS post collection deadlines are met
Reconcile daily reports from PI referrers to ensure all work sent has been received onto case management system.
Received and check signed documents for accuracy, and generate personal injury files on CLS case management system on a daily basis.
Allocate work received from external partner to appropriate department on daily basis.
Carrying out MID/DVLA searches for business throughout each day.

Skills, knowledge and experience required

Enjoys working within a team environment.
Thrives in an environment where multi-tasking is required.
Can remain calm in a pressured environment.
Is able to work with minimal supervision
High attention to detail.
Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office.
Accuracy and ability to follow instructions.
The ability to work within a team environment to achieve team/department objectives.
Confident and professional telephone manner.
Ability to carry out basic analysis on information.

Future prospects

This opportunity may develop into an advanced apprenticeship in legal services and possibly the higher apprenticeship in legal services.

To apply

Please see the Damar Training website for further details of how to apply for this role.

bpl solicitors – Legal administration pathway apprenticeships

Salary: Will be based on statutory apprenticeship rate, with phased incremental increases as you progress

Location: Dorchester

Apprenticeship level: Level 2 intermediate apprenticeship in legal administration, with the opportunity to progress to the level 3 advanced apprenticeship in legal services.

Entry requirements: At least five GCSEs at A* to B grade or be expecting to gain at least three A levels at A* to B grade

Specialist conveyancing firm bpl, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and Vision Apprentices have teamed up to be able to offer the new level 2 intermediate apprenticeship in legal administration, with the opportunity to progress to the level 3 advanced apprenticeship in legal services. The training will be delivered in house, offering a day's induction in the programme and then 13 week programme on the legal environment with a day's teaching and short activities to be submitted for marking and feedback. Monthly visits/support from ITC appointed assessor.

After you have completed the one-year apprenticeship, the shining stars among you will be invited to apply for the second phase of the programme - bpl advanced pathway to consolidate their learning and development, and a career within their chosen field.

Our aim for you is that you will become an integral part of the firm, and continuing to develop your own expertise in the operational field, be it administration or finance.

Pay and benefits

Your starting salary will be based on statutory apprenticeship rate, with phased incremental increases as you progress
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Nationally recognised apprenticeship qualifications
All training costs fully funded

What to expect

If you are one of the ambitious people we're looking for, here's what you can expect. To begin with, you'll learn the ropes as an office assistant, and - from your first day - you'll be assigned a friendly, helpful mentor who will support you and give a solid introduction to the legal world. Before too long you'll be talking the language and finding your way around the heart of business. At that point you'll begin your studies.

A bpl training programme is much more than just a job, it offers you the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications within a legal environment, without fees and loans, and provides you the start a very promising - and rewarding career. We will fund your qualification alongside the day job and we're looking for committed young people who could become our stars of the future.

Who are bpl looking for

We are looking for bright ambitious school leavers who have decided to pursue a vocational rather than academic (uni) route. You need to have high levels of motivation, be ambitious without being arrogant, and be as confident dealing with clients as you are studying a textbook, possessing excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - is a vital skill. You'll be willing to work hard and not afraid to ask questions. That means you have to have a good attitude to hard work, and it also means you need to fit with our culture.

As well as demonstrating a passion for working in a legal environment and sharing our values, you will need to show the drive and determination to succeed in what can be a demanding sector.

How to apply

You will need to download the apprenticeship application form and find further application details here.

Thomas Eggar LLP - Advanced paralegal apprenticeship (commercial property)

Salary: £12,500 pro rata

Commencing: 2 September 2013

Location: Gatwick, RH10 1JA

Closing date: 26 May 2013

Apprenticeship level: Legal services level 3

Entry requirement: 3 A Levels (or equivalent) with minimum predicted grades AAB

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:15pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm, with a creative and refreshing outlook. This is a varied and challenging role where you will be providing essential paralegal support to the commercial property team, based at the Gatwick office. You will work in a collaborative team environment alongside partners and secretarial staff.

The successful candidate will undertake valuable fee-earning and administrative support work whilst providing a profitable contribution to the work of the commercial property team.

You will also have ongoing support and supervision from your line manager and apprentice supervisor within the firm.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good organisational skills and a willingness to learn. The successful applicant will need to have competent MS Office skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with others and be a confident communicator. This role will provide the opportunity to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the work undertaken in a law firm.

You will follow an agreed curriculum to give you both the academic and practical skills required to attain your qualification. This will include:

Awareness of the competency and academic standards required for your specific role
A curriculum to enable you to demonstrate the competencies required to carry out the job
A breakdown of the contents of the jobs within your specific occupation into tasks (called units of competences)
The performance criteria required to do jobs and tasks completed through witness testimony, tests and observations/assessments.

As part of your role you will also be expected to demonstrate the necessary numeracy, literacy and IT skills that would be expected of a paralegal professional and you may be assessed on your competence in this area.

We are inviting enthusiastic individuals who are committed to learning new skills and knowledge with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have the confidence to deal with various individuals and groups. You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. You will need to be a team player, reliable, adaptable, conscientious, and able to work to instructions.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working alongside fee earners and solicitors undertaking property management work such as licences to assign, alter and underlet.
Supporting solicitors with the completion of first registrations.
Dealing with client enquiries.
Assisting fee-earners in the provision of a first class client service.
To achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fees and the recording of chargeable and non chargeable time.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.
To maintain good communication with other members of the firm.
To maintain good professional working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice and to contribute to self development.
To undertake any specified responsibility as delegated by the practice group's partners or supervisor.
To be familiar with and comply with the requirements of the firm's procedures.

Other responsibilities:

To conduct yourself in a safe and diligent manner and comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Uphold and promote company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically to your area of work, including equality and diversity.
Keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of your job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques.
To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments relevant to the post.
To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times.
To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing both Vision Apprentices and our clients.
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post.

Terms and conditions

This is a monthly paid post and you are required to work a month in hand.
You must commit to dedicating time off the job for assessor visits and completion of course work
You may be required to work on a flexible basis.
You will be entitled to receive statutory minimum annual leave.
You are responsible for funding your own travel to and from your place of work and will be expected to travel as reasonably required.
Shortlisted applicants will be subject to a pre-screening assessments will take place via telephone or at Thomas Eggar premises

Learning provider

Your academic and competency training will be through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) own law school, called CILEx Law School, and additional units such as functional skills or employee rights and responsibilities will be supervised via West Nottinghamshire College.

To see further details and apply, please see the Vision Apprentice page here.

Thomas Eggar LLP – Advanced paralegal apprenticeship (private client team)

Salary: £12,500 pro rata

Commencing: 2 September 2013

Location: Chichester, PO19 1GE

Closing date: 26 May 2013

Apprenticeship level: Legal services level 3

Entry requirements: Three A Levels (or equivalent) with minimum predicted/attained grades BBB

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:15pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm, with a creative and refreshing outlook. This is a varied and challenging role where you will be providing essential paralegal support to the private client team, based at the Chichester office. You will work in a collaborative team environment alongside partners and secretarial staff.

The successful candidate will undertake valuable fee-earning and administrative support work whilst providing a profitable contribution to the work of the South coast private client team based in Chichester.

You will also have ongoing support and supervision from your line manager and apprentice supervisor within the firm.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good organisational skills and a willingness to learn. The successful applicant will need to have competent MS Office skills, to be confidently numerate, able to write good English, and have the ability to prioritise work effectively. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with others, be a confident communicator, able to talk in a relaxed way with individuals, to listen and show empathy with what people are saying. The role will provide the opportunity to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the work undertaken in a specialist private client team of a large regional law firm.

You will follow an agreed curriculum to give you both the academic and practical skills required to attain your qualification. This will include:

Awareness of the competency and academic standards required for your specific role
A curriculum to enable you to demonstrate the competencies required to carry out the job
A breakdown of the contents of the jobs within your specific occupation into tasks (called units of competences)
The performance criteria required to do jobs and tasks completed through witness testimony, tests and observations/assessments.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To work with other fee earners within the South coast private client team, in
- attending meetings, drafting documents, researching precedents, preparing letters and
- assisting with the detailed work on drafting wills, trusts & lasting powers of attorney; administering estates, trusts, and the financial affairs of the elderly, and tax compliance.
To maintain high standards in the processing of client work allocated by the supervisors to share in the team's provision of a first class service
To achieve agreed financial targets, through the recording of effective chargeable and non chargeable time.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.
To maintain good communication with other members of the firm.
To maintain good professional working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice and to contribute to self development.
To undertake any specified responsibility as delegated by the department's partners or supervisors.
To be familiar with and comply with the requirements of the firm’s procedures.

Other responsibilities:

To conduct yourself in a safe and diligent manner and comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Uphold and promote company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically to your area of work, including equality and diversity.
Keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of your job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques.
To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments relevant to the post.
To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times.
To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing both Vision Apprentices and our clients.
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post.

To see further details and apply, please see the Vision Apprentice page here.

Brethertons LLP - Legal administration apprenticeship (family law)

Salary: NMW

Location: Rugby

Entry requirements: GCSE / Scottish or equivalent

Brethertons LLP are a forward looking, award winning, leading regional firm of solicitors with offices in Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. Lexcel accredited by the Law Society, we guarantee excellence in the delivery of our legal services and are proactive and forward thinking in our approach.

As such we are one of the first law firms in the country to recruit legal apprentices in conjunction with CiLEX and Vision Apprenticeships.

As an apprentice at Brethertons you can expect to apply your knowledge of English law and how the legal system works that is taught as part of the apprenticeship, to a real hands on job.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing individual to play a key role in the family team at our rugby office.

This role will support legal advisers within the team with an efficient administration service whilst learning basic legal processes. It will suit a candidate who has a keen interest in law, it would be desirable for the candidate to have completed their ILEX secretarial diploma but this is not essential.

You will be organised, I.T. literate, with a 'can do' attitude and keen to join our friendly team.

This role provides a good insight into the operation of a legal firm and is supported with appropriate training and qualifications.

Main attributes are reliability, flexibility a willingness to undertake all types of admin work. We will train and develop someone who is keen to progress.

To apply, see further details on the Brethertons website.

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