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Legal secretaries provide administrative support for lawyers and legal executives.
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With experience you could become a senior secretary, PA or office manager in larger firms. With further qualifications, you could become a legal executive, paralegal or licensed conveyancer. You could also work towards training as a solicitor or barrister.
Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
Barristers give specialist legal advice, advising solicitors and representing people in court, at tribunals and in public inquiries.
Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained, or the person’s identity is unclear or unknown.
Welfare rights officers give support and free advice to the public.
Court legal advisers are trained lawyers who advise magistrates and district judges about the law.
Equalities officers promote practices and attitudes to make sure all people are treated equally within organisations.
In 2025 Dentons are excited to launch their first Innovation Apprenticeship Programme! If youre currently a year 13 student or a school leaver based in Scotland who isnt going on to study a full-time degree in September 2025, they want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone with a passion for data and privacy who wants to build a career in data protection and information assurance. You will be a team player, have a strong work ethic and take pride in you work, as what we do has a real impact on our colleagues and customers. You will rotate across the DPO team (Sheffield and London) during your 24-month apprenticeship. (Necessary travel beyond your agreed place of work would be supported by the business).
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive training environment with a manageable workload alongside friendly and understanding colleagues in a firm with the very best staff retention rates.
We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support various departments. The role involves assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents, compliance tasks, onboarding new clients, managing documentation, and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately. The Legal Assistant will work across different practice areas, providing essential support in day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth running of client matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Aspect Capital are looking for a paralegal apprentice to support their three person legal team. The role will involve working on a wide range of legal matters, either by assisting other members of the legal team or progressing to taking ownership of designated projects.
We have a great opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join Buxton Coates Solicitors. They are looking for an ambitious apprentice to join their team and positively impact the company through their support with legal matters and transactions to manage client requests and colleague demands, often connected to sensitive or complex issues.
As a Criminal Disclosure Unit Paralegal Apprentice will work alongside integrated teams of investigators and legal professionals to identify criminal misconduct. You will form part of the disclosure team and will be responsible for reviewing material in line with criminal legislation.
You will learn how to handle complex, sensitive and confidential information, conduct research on behalf of your clients, and draft clients documents. You will develop skills in managing all stakeholders taking legal matters from enquiry to completion. Progressing legal matters and transactions, applying legal knowledge and commercial judgement to produce solutions which meet clients’ needs.
A paralegal typically provides support to Solicitors, Lawyers and other legal professionals by performing a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of legal processes. If youre detail-oriented, enjoy research, and have strong organizational skills, a career as a paralegal could be a great fit for you!
Our Legal Apprenticeship is structured to provide you with the best of both worlds the opportunity to gain legal qualifications while gaining practical experience. You will begin your journey in our Managed Legal Services team, gaining hands-on experience and building your legal knowledge. As you progress through the apprenticeship, youll be exposed to real-world client work and will rotate across different areas of our business. Along the way, you will receive ongoing support and development to ensure your success.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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