Job Description

An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice

Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.

The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. Please do not apply if you are still education.

We will only consider applications where the business is a viable commute

A fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the legal sector, gaining hands-on experience in a professional law firm while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.

Future Prospects

Potential for full-time permanent position

as Legal Administrator or Trainee Paralegal upon successful completion. Further training or legal qualifications may be supported.

Starting salary if retained:

Subject to Minimum Wage and to be negotiated based on experience and interview performance

Progression:

Legal Secretary, Paralegal training, or further legal apprenticeship

The Company

Specialist Legal Aid and criminal defence law firm based in London. We provide high-quality representation in all areas of criminal law, including police station attendance, Magistrates' and Crown Court advocacy. In addition to our crime practice, we offer expert legal services in immigration, family, conveyancing, and civil litigation. We are committed to delivering accessible, client-focused, and ethical legal support to individuals and communities in need

Your Role

We expect the apprentice to support our administrative and legal teams by handling client files, drafting correspondence, answering phones, and updating records accurately and professionally.

The apprentice will help streamline our administrative processes, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and improved response times for client communications.

Greeting clients and handling telephone/email enquiries Managing incoming and outgoing post Filing, photocopying, and scanning documents Supporting solicitors with basic legal admin tasks Booking appointments and maintaining diaries Updating case files using internal systems Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Personal qualities

Positive attitude Motivated Team player

Desired qualifications

Local commute essential

Apprentices are required to have GCSE grades A-C/9-4 in maths & English

Training to be provided

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship will involve:

Off the job training You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months This course has multiple start dates throughout the year

IMPORTANT

Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.

An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university

Please consider if the business is a viable commute

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(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)

The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.

Please check the required starting date of the vacancy

Things to consider

The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.

Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute

Please have a CV prepared on a word document

An Apprenticeship and employer requires that any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying

Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.

Please do not contact the employer directly

The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15,600.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you hold GCSE certificates in English and maths grades 4-9 To be eligible to start an Apprenticeship you would need to have finished education. When did you leave education? Do you have a short commute? How many miles do you live from London SE5 and how long would it take to travel?
Please only apply if your commute is less than an hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2025
Expected start date: 28/07/2025