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Lawyer (Solicitor) Apprentice
Apply From: 22/05/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by DAMAR LIMITED
Employer
Halton Borough Council
Vacancy Description
Legal Services provides a full range of services to HBC, advising on both contentious business, such as Children’s and Adults Social Care, Anti-Social Behaviour, prosecutions, licensing, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and non-contentious business, including planning, asset management work, and acquisitions.
Our solicitor apprentice will provide legal advice and legal services in respect of all the Council's functions in the most cost-effective and efficient way to secure Best Value for the Authority.
The solicitor apprentice will be supervised by the Head of Legal Services - Corporate and Governance, while training under the Principal Lawyers, gaining experience in all areas of Legal Services.
More specific responsibilities include:
* Undertaking the Council’s legal work relating to all practice areas once sufficient training has been provided, including Children’s and Adults Social Care, Anti-Social Behaviour, prosecutions, licensing, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and non-contentious business, including planning, asset management work, and acquisitions.
* Providing comprehensive legal advice
* Undertaking legal research
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Contributing to the development of the service
* Making routine court applications and attending court, conducting your own advocacy
* Supporting the induction, supervision, and learning of others as required
Key Details
Vacancy Title: Lawyer (Solicitor) Apprentice
Employer Description: Halton Borough Council is the local authority responsible for the borough of Halton, a unitary authority in Cheshire, England. All our colleagues at Halton have committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities. Our workplace culture is built on values: Working Together, Continuous Improvement, Personal Growth, Accountability, and Inspiring Leadership.
Vacancy Location
Municipal Building, Kingsway, Cheshire, WA8 7QF
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000321792
Key Dates
Apply From: 22/05/2025
Closing Date For Applications: 2025-06-03 23:59:59
Interview Begin From: To be confirmed
Possible Start Date: 2025-07-07
Training
Training to be Provided:
* You will spend an average of between 8 and 9 hours on your apprenticeship studies each week.
* This will be during your normal contracted hours, at times that you will agree with your line manager.
* Your learning will be delivered online, along with group workshops, strategy sessions, and 1:1 coaching sessions.
Learning Provider
DAMAR LIMITED
Contact Details
Liz Wilson-Lagan
Skills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Prioritise workload, Manage competing demands, Commercial awareness, Passion for local government, Can-do attitude
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