Job Description
Stockton Based
Full time
About Us
Jacksons Law Firm is one of the longest-established law firms in the North East of England, with a strong team of over 100 employees. We are the proud winners of the 2024 Northern Law Awards coveted “Law Firm of the Year” award, in addition to the “Law Practice Management” award.
We provide specialist legal advice to businesses and private clients across the region and our employees and clients are at the heart of our business.
Whilst we do work hard, we pride ourselves on offering a genuine work life balance and a supportive culture, alongside a competitive range of employee benefits and an exciting programme of employee engagement initiatives.
About the Role
Are you hardworking, dedicated and passionate about starting a career in law?
Would you like to be part of the region’s top law firm?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
At Jacksons, we are passionate about training and developing our team. We are currently seeking a new Solicitor Apprentice to join our team of lawyers for the future.
This position would suit applicants who have recently completed their A levels or equivalent qualifications or students who are due to complete these in 2025.
This training route will enable you to work towards becoming a qualified Solicitor, without the need to complete an undergraduate degree first. Throughout the six-and-a-half-year course, you will undertake the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship programme with the Firm’s chosen learning provider (ideally the University of Teesside or the University of Law), which will include obtaining your undergraduate Law degree. You will complete all the required theoretical and practical learning with the university, before sitting both Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQEs) in years five and six. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be employed by Jacksons and will spend four days a week working within the firm, with the other day spent attending the university or studying remotely. There will be elements of the programme that require ‘block delivery’ and study leave will be provided to enable this.
Over the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be placed in different departments across the firm including both personal and business areas of law. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge in one of the longest established and respected firms in the North East, working alongside expert lawyers in their respective fields. You will be involved in all areas of practice, from administrative work to complex legal cases, with a view to managing your own clients and caseload. This practical experience will help you to build on your knowledge and aid you in your studies. You will be supervised throughout the apprenticeship and will be assigned a supervisor and mentor to support and guide you. The firm has three other Solicitor Apprentices, so you will also be able to benefit from their support and experience. If you would like more ‘insider’ information, one of our Solicitor Apprentices has written an article on his experience which can be found at https://www.jacksons-law.com/jacksons-blog/solicitor-apprentice-reflects-on-first-few-years/
Application Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- 5 GCSEs, including Maths & English at Grade 4 or above or equivalent
- 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
- Be available to commence the apprenticeship in September 2025
It is also vital that you have a keen interest in law and aspire to qualify as a Solicitor. The apprenticeship is hands-on and requires dedication and commitment; you should therefore be hard-working and ambitious. We are also seeking some core skills including teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism.
Please note that this role is not suitable for university graduates.
Why work for us?
At Jacksons, we offer a fantastic range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary that increases with your experience during the apprenticeship
- Access to our discretionary Fee Earner Bonus Scheme (from the 3rd year of the apprenticeship)
- A Flexible Working Scheme
- 33 days annual leave as standard (including bank holidays)
- An extra day off on your birthday!
- Long service holidays
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Bonus holidays
- Enhanced pension schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave payments
- Free parking at our Stockton site
- Free wills and discounted legal services for friends and family
- High street discounts
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Life insurance
- Employee engagement initiatives including team away days and social events
- Wellbeing and mental health support including a “Zen Den” wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee treat and dress down days
- Monthly prizes/gift vouchers
- Free fruit and refreshments
- Free eye tests & flu jabs
- Cycle to work scheme
- An employee referral scheme
- Work anniversary and significant birthday gifts
- Discounted services at Mercedes Benz Teesside
We also have plenty of networking and charity events for you to get involved with. It really is a fantastic place to work!
For further information regarding Jacksons Law please visit our website at Apprenticeships & Work Experience – Jacksons Law Firm To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV alongside a covering letter to our HR Team at recruitment@jacksons-law.com
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the applications window for this role will close on 14th February 2025 and applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted for interview by 28th February 2025, with interviews planned to take place by the end of March 2025.
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