Solicitor apprenticeship

This is a great opportunity to join a law firm that features in both Spears 500 and The Legal 500 without having to travel to London. Based in our Eastleigh office with on site free parking and easy to access via public transport links, both rail and bus. You'll work alongside a rapidly growing team of lawyers. You'll gain experience in a range of family law, private client, corporate and commercial matters.

As the first step towards developing your career as a solicitor, this six year solicitor apprenticeship will enable you to receive first-hand experience of working on-site with the lawyers at Wildcat Law’s new Eastleigh office in Hampshire. We're also open to the possibility, if you prefer it, of you doing the two year paralegal apprenticeship course/qualification, followed by the possibility of moving onto the four year solicitor apprenticeship course after successfully completing your paralegal course (subject to circumstances at the time).

We're committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure all candidates are provided the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process and ultimately their role. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know.

As part of the six year solicitor apprenticeship, you'll also study for one day a week with BPP (Wildcat Law will pay the course fees) and on completion you'll be a qualified solicitor.

Key responsibilities:

As you progress through you training you'll gain increased responsibility and experience, ultimately you'll be able:

• to draft legal documents using precedents and proof read documents;
• to manage files for legal matters;
• to discover client needs and provide solutions;
• to undertake advocacy in straightforward matters;
• to complete administrative duties;
• to help plan and organise meetings and events;
• to take responsibility for routine cases and in due course for more complex ones;
• to plan and manage own workload;
• to undertake other activities required to meet the relevant apprenticeship standard;
• to comply with legal, organisational, and regulatory requirements;
• to use information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner;
• to achieve personal appraisal targets;
• to comply with time limits and meet deadlines to ensure that matters are processed effectively and efficiently;
• to conduct legal research;
• to prepare advice for clients;
• to assist with the conduct of legal proceedings;
• to contribute to successful relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, external legal advisers and partner organisations;
• to provide support to facilitate the development and implementation of new procedures within the team; and
• to undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events.

Wildcat Law is a boutique national law firm with a unique approach. We prioritise flexibility and convenience for our clients by conducting meetings through video conferences and offering venue options. With a team of both barristers and solicitors, we provide a comprehensive service that combines the strengths of direct access barristers and traditional solicitors. Our expertise also extends to cross-border matters and complex financial instruments, ensuring effective solutions for our clients.