Apprentice solicitor

Key responsibilities

You’ll work alongside experienced case handlers and the head of legal to help deliver clear, high-quality support to families settling a loved one’s estate. Your work will include:

• supporting probate and estate administration across a wide range of estates – from simple cases to complex, high-value ones;
• drafting and reviewing legal documents, correspondence and application forms;
• managing information using our case management software and databases;
• helping to meet compliance and regulatory obligations, including fraud and anti-money laundering checks;
• participating in audits and internal training to build your understanding and improve service quality; and
• building your legal capability across areas like tax, trusts, inheritance and client care.

Training and qualification pathway

We offer full support towards qualification via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route:

• you’ll complete the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route, which includes SQE1 and SQE2;
• you’ll work four days a week in the office, with one day of study leave; and
• you’ll have fully funded exams and paid time to study.

Please note: We don't fund non-law graduates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Law. You’ll need to have completed this before applying.

FCA Regulation statement:

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we're committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you’re considered for a role, you’ll be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

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