Apprentice Solicitor

About the role

Trainee Legal Assistant 🚀

Ready to kickstart your legal career? We're looking for ambitious and driven individuals to join our dynamic team as Trainee Legal Assistants. This is your chance to dive headfirst into the legal world and gain invaluable hands-on experience across a range of practice areas. 🌟

What you'll be doing:

• Be the right-hand person for our solicitors, helping to move client cases forward and getting those files organized. 📁
• Connect with clients via phone, email, and in person – you'll be a key point of contact! 🗣️
• Attend client meetings and create super-accurate attendance notes. 📝
• Draft letters, emails, and even legal documents (with guidance, of course!). ✍️
• Become a research whiz, digging into legal matters and reviewing important documents. 🔍
• Get involved with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, family law, and probate. 🤝
• Explore different legal fields like family law, employment law, and civil litigation. ⚖️
• Master our case management and legal software systems. 💻
• Keep client records pristine and files totally up-to-date. ✅
• Learn the ins and outs of compliance, confidentiality, and anti-money laundering. 💡
• Lend a hand to the wider team in keeping our busy law firm running smoothly. 💪
• As you grow, you'll take on more responsibility and tackle bigger challenges! 🌱

What we're looking for:

• A keen interest in law and a desire to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well within a team.

This is an incredible opportunity to develop your skills, build your knowledge, and gain confidence in a supportive and fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make your mark, apply today! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with progressing client matters, preparing files, and supporting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, family, and probate matters.
• Communicate with clients by telephone, email, and in person, and attend client meetings to prepare attendance notes.
• Draft letters, emails, and legal documents under supervision, and carry out legal research and document review.
• Utilise case management and legal software, and maintain accurate client records and up-to-date files.
• Support the wider team with the day-to-day running of the firm.