Solicitor Apprenticeship

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom KESAR & CO LTD Full time
What you will do in your working day

You will work as a member of a small team engaging in various areas of law including public law, prison law, claims against public authorities and discrimination. You will show a commitment from the first day to our clients, and a willingness to work as part of the team.

As an apprentice solicitor, you will have the advantage of learning whilst earning. Within 2 years, we would expect you to have sufficient skills and experience to run your own cases including advocacy before the Parole Board. By the time you qualify as a solicitor, you will have built an excellent reputation with clients and others in the profession.

Typically, you will handle:
  • File opening and closure (including dealing with outstanding financial matters and sending files to storage)
  • Updating the case management system
  • Legal research
  • Drafting representations
  • Taking instructions from clients
  • Instructing experts
  • Briefing counsel
  • Advocacy for clients
    General duties such as:
    • Filing
    • Printing and photocopying of documents
    • Preparing letters
    • Producing correspondence and reports
    • Preparing files and bundles
    • Attending meetings and producing attendance notes
    • Attending court behind counsel
    • When you have sufficient experience, you will attend hearings for your clients
      The training you will be getting

      The apprenticeship is 6 years and requires hard work and dedication. But after 4 years you will have achieved a law degree, after 6 years you will be a qualified solicitor.

      Training is online with the University of Law. One day a week is home study, the remaining 4 days per week is practical work experience building your skills, knowledge and experience to become a well rounded solicitor.

      What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

      Apprentices can expect to become independent caseworkers after 2 years of starting their training. By the time you qualify as a solicitor you could be a supervisor of your own team. Once qualified, if partnership is your dream we could make it come true

      Requirements and prospects

      Desired skills and personal qualities

      Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

      Qualifications

      GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
      GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

      Things to consider

      You should consider the types of clients you will be acting for - many will be serving prisoners who have committed serious crimes. You will be expected to represent them in their human rights cases without prejudice. You may also be required to visit prisons on occasions and attend court.