Legal Apprenticeship - Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent

Harrison Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices across the North West, servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a sixth time, placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

Summary

The six‑year HD legal apprenticeship programme steadily builds towards qualification as a solicitor by studying initially the Level 3 Paralegal and then Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeships. This is the same time period as qualifying through the traditional route. This course is tailored towards college leavers.

As an apprentice you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience, gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. The overall purpose of this role is to provide efficient support and assistance to the department in which the apprentice is working, whilst undertaking professional legal training.

Applicant must meet the eligibility and funding criteria for apprenticeships as set by the UK government at the point of enrolment.

The Role

• Provide general and confidential support service to the department and assist with general legal enquiries.
• Deal with first line enquiries made in person, by phone and by email.
• Help with the organisation and co‑ordination of formal court documentation and bundles for court hearings.
• Draft simple legal documents using standard templates and with legal guidance.
• Assist with the maintenance and accuracy of the legal case management system and file keeping.
• Assist with collation and provision of information and statistical data as required.
• Assist with legal research.
• Greeting visitors and clients and providing refreshments for client meetings.
• Booking meeting rooms.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or Training Organisation

BPP University Limited

Your training course

Solicitor – Equal to Level 7 (Master’s degree)

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English Language – Grade 6 or above
• GCSE Mathematics – Grade 6 or above
• 3 A Levels – Grades ABB

Skills & Experience

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Willingness to learn
• Polite and professional
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team

After this apprenticeship

You will achieve an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice and will sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) as part of your End Point Assessment, thereby offering a viable alternative route to qualification as a solicitor. It can unlock career paths in many specialisms by developing the relevant skills and knowledge required for your preferred future roles.

Please note that this opportunity is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK from the time of application, through to the end of the apprenticeship programme.

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and Staffordshire.