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Solicitor Apprenticeship

Employer
KESAR & CO LTD
Location
27 LONDON ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 1DG
Salary
£19,240.00 annually
Closing date
1 Jul 2022

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
August
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

You will work with our teams in our Bromley office as a member of a small team engaging in various areas of law including public law, prison law, criminal appeals, criminal defence, immigration, and personal injury. 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

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 is the expected career progression after this 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.

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