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 Do

You 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
What we're looking for
  • 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
We can offer you
  • 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