Band D, £27,436- £31,194 per annum, 2.5 year fixed term contract
plus flexi-time, generous holiday entitlement and good pension scheme
Our friendly, proactive and Lexcel accredited Legal Services Team has an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Solicitor to join them. This post will provide the opportunity to work with both our internal and external clients alongside more senior members of the team covering the council’s contentious and non-contentious work. Areas of practice will include regulatory enforcement, planning, commercial contracts, property, information governance and local government law. You will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks, working in a sometimes high-pressure environment and managing a caseload of your own with supervision from the Legal Services Team.
In order to be considered for this role you must hold a law degree or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL. The successful candidate will complete the Level 7 Graduate Entry Solicitor Apprenticeship (Day release study) with BPP (https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/apprenticeships/graduate-solicitor-day-release ).
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kerryn Woollett, Senior Solicitor – Litigation on 01530 454703 or by email to kerryn.woollett@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
- 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £27,436- £31,194 per annum
- Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 37 Days after 5 years
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with approx. 25% employer’s contribution
- Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
- Continued training and development opportunities
If you would like to download the full job pack, please click on the link under attachments.
You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=227819&asid=1
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 28 May 2023
