Location
Durham, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
Earn. Learn. Qualify.
Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.
Why choose Durham County Council?- We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement – find out more information here .
- We encourage a great work/life balance! Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working.
- We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us.
- We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer!
- As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace – find out more here
- You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider.
- We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices.
Apprentice (Solicitor) Do you have an interest in the law and becoming a Solicitor? Then this apprenticeship could be for you What is a Solicitor? A solicitor is a qualified legal professional who provides specialist legal advice on different areas of law and is responsible for representing and defending a client's legal interest.
As an Apprentice Solicitor, you will work towards and achieve competencies that will enable you to make an effective contribution to the delivery of the legal teams within the Legal & Democratic Service.
Under the direction of qualified lawyers, you will gain training and experience in the work of the council’s legal service to help the service operate effectively and efficiently.
You will also undertake an apprenticeship course, attending an appropriate training provider on a day release basis as required to complete the course. You will be undertaking projects and assessments as required and in accordance with course deadlines.
Your normal place of work will be County Hall, Durham but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
What qualification will I gain?You will study towards the Solicitor Level 7 standard with Northumbria University.
What will I need?You must have or expect to achieve a minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate.
You must already hold Maths and English GCSEs grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent.
Please look at the attached person specification to check that you meet the essential criteria.
Further information?We encourage you to contact James Etherington, via email
[email protected] if you have any questions about this opportunity.
Support Available We are running a series of virtual sessions via MS Teams to provide support on how to complete your application form, if you would like to attend a session please complete the following form - link
DurhamWorks If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks. This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing.
Visit durhamworks.info/
Employability Durham If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business.
Visit durham.gov.uk/employability
DurhamEnable If you are 18+, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them.
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