Legal Apprentice
Posted 12 hours 7 minutes ago by The Wrekin Housing Group Limited
Permanent
Full Time
Apprenticeships & Internships Jobs
Staffordshire, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST161
Job Description
Location: Hybrid role with the expectation to work across Telford and Stafford
Salary: £10.58 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Apprenticeship, 2 year fixed term
We are now offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Legal Apprentice to join our in house legal team. This is a career development role where you will gain hands on experience, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and achieve a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.
What You'll DoYou will be involved in a wide variety of legal work including:
- Litigation - assisting with debt recovery, possession claims, anti social behaviour remedies, disrepair claims, lease enforcement, and compliance matters
- Conveyancing - supporting property sales, boundary dispute resolution, securitisation, registrations, commercial leases, and lease extensions
- Liability Claims - liaising with colleagues and claims handlers to gather evidence and respond to personal injury and property damage claims
- Tenancy Management - helping to draft tenancy agreements and respond to tenancy enquiries
You'll also develop essential skills in file management, legal research, communication, and customer service.
What You'll Gain- On the job training with support from qualified legal professionals
- Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
- Practical experience across litigation, conveyancing, tenancy law, and liability claims
- A welcoming and supportive team environment that values compassion, commitment, and collaboration
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 9-4 / A -C)
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) skills
- Ability to compose simple emails and documents
- Basic record keeping skills
- Clear communication skills (phone, email, Teams, and face to face)
- Ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to learn about the organisation and its services
- Awareness of Health & Safety, Confidentiality, and Data Protection (training provided)
- Professional and respectful manner
- Full UK driving licence or willingness to work towards obtaining one
- A comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; mandatory and specialist training available
- 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period
- Option to join our contributory pension scheme
- Access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme