Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

Band C salary £24,702-£27,334

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Legal Services team for a graduate solicitor apprentice to start in July 2024.

The Role

This role will provide experience and training in the Property and Contract team. Under supervision you will undertake a range of legal tasks developing your skills and experience in advising, drafting, negotiating, client care etc.

You will need to be ambitious and hardworking, with a "can do” attitude. You will have the ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient, practical and timely way. You should possess a professional and confident manner.

To be eligible to apply for this role you will:

• have either a qualifying law degree at 2:1 or above, obtained within the last 3 years, OR
• be about to graduate with a qualifying law degree at 2:1 or above, OR
• have a non-law degree at 2:1 or above and a Graduate Diploma in Law, obtained within the last 3 years (i.e., completed no earlier than 2021).

You must also have:

• GCSE English and Maths grades A-C/4 or above; and
• 3 A Level grades B/5 or above.

Please note you will not be eligible for this course if you have already completed the LPC (Legal Practice Course) qualification, and you should also satisfy yourself that you comply with the University and Apprenticeship other eligibility criteria.

If successful, you will undertake the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Standard on a day release basis which will take approximately 27 months to complete (commencing August 2024).

Benefits of becoming our Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

We offer a generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements (that can include working from home (subject to project/service area requirements), access to membership of the Local Government pensions scheme and the opportunity to work and learn in a supportive and respected legal team.

Voted as one of the best places to live, Solihull offers an enviable lifestyle, enjoying a great location in the heart of the country, with fantastic transport links to major UK cities and abroad, with the vibrant city of Birmingham on your doorstep plus idyllic countryside and rural villages. When you join the team at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, you can expect to work alongside a team who are committed to providing the highest standards of services for the people of our borough. From social services to schools, infrastructure to housing , our departments work collaboratively to ensure the best evidence-based outcomes for the wellbeing of the community.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Kinsey, Legal Services Manager and Solicitor to the Council.

For an informal discussion about the apprenticeship, please contact Tracey Getlevog, HR Employment Services Manager.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 May 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online testing w/c 13 May 2024. Successful candidates will then be invited to interview on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 May 2024