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Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

  • NW Leicestershire Council
  • Coalville, Leicestershire
  • £31036 per annum
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Apprentice Solicitor opportunity to join a really lovely supportive team, covering all seats within North West Leicestershire's Legal Team- Contentious and non-Contentious, Governance, Environmental Health, ambitious regeneration property matters, housing possessions, anti-social behaviour, contracts,Court work,meetings with Councillors and the Chief Executive, Information Governance. Excellent salary and package, generous holidays and study leave, flexible hybrid working. We will support you to qualify to become the best solicitor you can be!

  • GMFJ Reference
    260050
  • Wages
    £31,036 p/a
  • Hours
    32.25 per week
  • Date Posted
    02/05/2025
  • Start Date
    28/07/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    30 months

  • Location
    Coalville
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Law
  • Opportunity Type
    Higher Level 7
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Solicitor (ST0246)
  • Employer
    NW Leicestershire Council

Description

Core responsibilities:

To assist in the provision of proactive and customer focused legal advice within the areas of Local Government work whilst undertaking an apprenticeship with BPP to become a qualified solicitor. Training will include the following areas:

· Prosecutions relating to matters such as benefit fraud, environmental offences and taxi licensing. This will include advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court

· The drafting and preparation of pleadings in bringing and defending claims brought by or against the council. This will include advice and attendance at client meetings and advocacy

· Advice and assistance with the interpretation of legislation and contracts relating to disputes and enquiries from clients

· The conduct of any litigation (civil and criminal) in the Magistrates’ and County Court

· Advising on and attendance at planning committee, licensing committee and licensing sub-committee to gain experience in acting as legal advisor to elected members

· Advising on the processing of requests from members of the public under the Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000

· Supporting the legal team’s processing of property disposals under the Right to Buy Scheme

· Advising on and drafting contractual documentation in relation to public sector procurement and planning matters

· Advice on local government law generally

· Actively participating in marketing and networking activities for the promotion of the legal team’s trading brand and growth of our client base

· Undertaking any other reasonable tasks for successful completion of the apprenticeship

Additional responsibilities:

· To always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate

· To carry out duties efficiently and effectively

· To constantly challenge own performance and make improvements

· To help build pride, passion and reputation for NWLDC

· To participate in the Council’s appraisal scheme and to undertake any necessary training and development as identified for the job role

· To ensure high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy, including the health and safety and welfare at work of themselves and colleagues.

· To promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory.

· To undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post and as required by the line manager

· To assist in the event of a civil emergency in any way as instructed

In all of our jobs, there are core duties and peripheral duties - the ones which the team undertakes and are the responsibility of all.

This job description describes the general duties of the job and does not preclude other duties which are necessary for the efficient service delivery of the council and team in serving its communities and meeting its objectives.

In consultation with you, it may be varied by the council to reflect actual, contemplated or proposed changes in or to your job.

Your team leader will commit to providing relevant, identified support and training in return for your commitment and dedication to the job role.

For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 260050)

Excel, Word, Teams and IKEN Legal system would be an advantage but full training given

To always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate

To carry out duties efficiently and effectively

The employee specification is split into different sections to give you an indication of what we are looking for at all stages of the process.

Key questions or criteria are developed to set minimum criteria for this job.

In the role of Apprentice Solicitor it is essential that you can answer yes to the following criteria:

  • Are you eligible to work in the UK?
  • Do you hold a 2:1 honours degree in law or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL?
  • Do you hold a current full driving licence?
  • Flexiblee and friendly

    Team player

    Willing to ask for help and advice with matters

    Attention to detail

    Able to organise and prioritise work

    Able to work with minimum supervision

    The employee specification is split into different sections to give you an indication of what we are looking for at all stages of the process.

    Key questions or criteria are developed to set minimum criteria for this job.

    In the role of Apprentice Solicitor it is essential that you can answer yes to the following criteria:

  • Are you eligible to work in the UK?
  • Do you hold a 2:1 honours degree in law or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL?
  • Do you hold a current full driving licence?
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