Overview
Solicitor Apprentice Jobs in Ipswich, UK at Birketts LLP
Overview
You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Solicitor Apprentice. This role will commence September 2026, in line with the start of the course. We will assist you to complete a Level 7 Solicitor qualification and progress in your future career.
Responsibilities
- Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 7 Solicitor qualification as part of an apprenticeship
- Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider
- Respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages (name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners immediately
- Work under supervision to manage a case load of legal files, answer client queries and respond to correspondence in a timely fashion, as well as advising client departments and attending court/tribunal as required
- Immediately clarify instructions from fee earners and the client should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit
- Provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and carry out any other duties as reasonably requested
- Liaise with fee earners, clients, agents, intermediaries and solicitors to progress transactions
- Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role
- Undertake other duties compatible with your learning and development as required, including attending site visits when necessary
- Attend relevant training courses in line with the Law Society’s recommendation for Continued Professional Development. Participate in training seminars for client departments, including preparation and presentation
- Work under supervision to learn office/administration skills including filing, photocopying, data entry, ICT programmes/systems
- Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems and develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process
- Show interest and motivation to work within legal services
- Show initiative when responding to queries and actively seek solutions to problems
- Support your fee earners when clients demand the work product to be delivered, being willing and able to work in other office locations when required
- Support and build working relationships with your own fee earners as well as other members of the wider firm
- Effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs, including mathematics & English – grade C / level 4 or above (or equivalent level qualifications)
- 3 A Levels at a minimum grade C or above (or equivalent level 3 qualification). Applicants who are currently undertaking their A levels or an equivalent level qualification are welcome to apply, but please note any offer will be subject to you achieving the course entry requirements
- The ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 7 Solicitor course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course
Flexible Working
We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part‑time roles, and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
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Title: Solicitor Apprentice
Company: Birketts LLP
Location: Ipswich, UK
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