Graduate Apprentice Solicitor – Kickstart Your Career as a Future Solicitor
Location: Telford | Hours: 36 hours per week | Salary: £10.18 per hour
Interview date: W/C 26th May at Telford
Start your journey towards becoming a qualified solicitor while making a real difference.
Note: This is a Graduate Apprenticeship for degree holders (non-law), paralegals, CILEX Level 3, conveyancing technicians, or licensed paralegals.
Are you ready to begin an exciting legal career with purpose and real-world impact? We’re seeking a Legal Apprentice passionate about learning, curious about the legal field, and eager to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic in-house legal team. This role offers a supported pathway to becoming a fully qualified Solicitor through a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.
What You’ll Gain:
* Solicitor Apprenticeship Qualification (Level 7) – Get paid while you learn!
* Hands-on training and mentorship
* Diverse experience in litigation, conveyancing, landlord/tenant law, and data protection
* Career development and growth opportunities within the organization
* Supportive, values-driven team culture based on compassion, commitment, and collaboration
* 22 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days
* Free Life Assurance cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Subsidised healthcare schemes
* 16 hours additional leave for volunteering
* Free on-site parking
How It Works:
The Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with Damar Training is a structured, work-based route to qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales, designed for individuals with a degree interested in a Law apprenticeship. The program lasts approximately 35 months and is suitable for non-law graduates, paralegals, CILEX Level 3, conveyancing technicians, or licensed paralegals.
This pathway leads to qualification via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll rotate through various legal areas, including:
Litigation Support
* Assist with claims such as debt recovery, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and possession cases
* Support lease enforcement and legal access for safety compliance
* Gain exposure to property sales, boundary disputes, commercial leases, lease extensions, and more
Data Protection
* Assist with Subject Access Requests and data breach processes
* Draft tenancy agreements and respond to legal tenancy queries
Liability Claims
* Help investigate and defend personal injury and property damage claims
You will also participate in team initiatives, compliance tasks, and service improvements for tenants and customers.
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree holders (non-law), paralegals, CILEX Level 3, conveyancing technicians, or licensed paralegals
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Team player with professionalism and respect
* Detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
* Commitment to completing the SQE
Personal Attributes:
* Calm under pressure, confidentiality maintained
* Open to feedback and continuous improvement
* Customer service and community-minded
* Aligned with our values: Inspire positive change, Everyone matters, Communicate clearly, Grow together
Why Join Us?
Wrekin Housing Group, part of Housing Plus Group, is a leading provider of diverse housing options, committed to community. We offer a supportive environment where your voice matters, wellbeing is prioritized, and your potential is nurtured. We are an inclusive employer with active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
If you are driven to become a Solicitor and want to build a meaningful career, this apprenticeship is your ideal next step.
Applications are now open!
This role is located in Telford. Job Reference: wrekinhousinggroup/TP/652/181
#J-18808-Ljbffr