Solicitor Assistant Apprentice

LPS SOLICITORS LTD

BRADFORD (BD5 8JX)

Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 February 2026

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Summary

A unique opportunity has arisen with an experienced law firm that is expanding into new areas. Providing legal support, including administrative tasks, carrying out research and drafting legal documents and forms.

Wage

£13,544.70 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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the pay will be reviewed regularly and increased based on performance.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.15am - 5.15pm.

34 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assisting with the preparation and submission of CICA applications
  • Gathering and reviewing supporting documentation, including police reports, medical evidence, and financial loss information
    Liaising with clients in a sensitive, professional, and confidential manner
  • Maintaining accurate case files and updating case management systems
  • Drafting routine correspondence to clients, the CICA, and third parties
  • Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with CICA time limits
  • Supporting senior case handlers and solicitors with ongoing claims and appeals
  • Learning and applying CICA rules, tariffs, and eligibility criteria
    Ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements at all time

Where you'll work

2 COOP PLACE
BRADFORD
BD5 8JX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BRADFORD CITY COUNCIL

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Level 3 qualification in Business Administration
  • The training will take place at our office in Bradford with suitable time given for the candidate to do any assignments set by the training provider

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

LPS The Multi-Service Law Firm of Choice & “No Win No Fee” Specialists. LPS Solicitors is a dynamic and expanding Firm dealing with Personal Injury, Industrial Disease, Civil Litigation and in the near future Wills, Probate and Conveyancing. Due to continuing expansion, we are looking to recruit apprentices to join us in our expansion.

After this apprenticeship

  • This path will lead to a potential route for the candidate to become a qualified paralegal and onto a qualified solicitor with further training

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD CITY COUNCIL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013028.

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Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)