Solicitor Apprentice Essex County Council
The Solicitor Apprentice is a brand-new role within Essex County Council (commencing the Apprenticeship Standard at a Level 4 entry point). For this position you will be studying towards a Solicitor Apprentice Standard Level 7 via the University of Law. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will awarded an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44
Starting salary will be the National Apprenticeship Wage, currently £4.81 per hour. After 12 months service the salary will increase to National Living Wage. With further increments during the apprenticeship tenure. Comprehensive benefits package
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Core hours are 9am - 5pm As an "Anywhere Worker" the role will allow for home working, although there will be an expectation to work in the office.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
60 Months
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Possible start date
05 Dec 2022
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Date posted
01 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree) -
Reference number
VAC1000061360
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Across the 6 years you will be involved in up to 6 different placements in the service. In the first 2-3 years, you will carry out routine administrative tasks in the legal team – you’ll be exposed to various legal work and tasks as well as support such tasks at a secretarial level so you can build up your academic and professional skills set.
In the second 2-3 years as a Solicitor Apprentice, you will be undertaking trainee-level tasks. On a regular basis you will support the legal service in various aspects, including carrying out legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, taking instructions and identifying clients' requirements and goals under the supervision of a qualified Solicitor.
This position provides the work-based experience to compliment the learning-based elements of the Apprenticeship Framework and will offer you a supportive environment in which to gain a wealth of experience and transferable skills.
As a Solicitor Apprentice you will complete a comprehensive programme of training and development to obtain the required skills, knowledge, values, behaviours and competencies to be awarded an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
As a Solicitor Apprentice you'll spend 20% of your working week studying, with the remaining time being for you to undertake a comprehensive programme of training and development through planned placements throughout Essex Legal Services in order to gain a broad base of qualifying legal experience.
As a Solicitor Apprentice you will complete a comprehensive programme of training and development to obtain the required skills, knowledge, values, behaviours and competencies to be awarded an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will awarded an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills and can continue your Legal career.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Law (Grade 4) Desired
A Level or equivalent Law (Grade C) Desired
About the employer
Employer
Essex County Council

About disability confident
http://www.workingforessex.com/
Address
County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Contact
Entry to Work Team
Training
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Solicitor
Level 7 (Master's degree)
Employer's Application Instructions
Please apply via Working for Essex, including a Supporting Statement.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Sep 2022