Job Description

Apprentice Solicitor - Kickstart Your Career as a Future Solicitor

Location: Telford 36 hours per week, Apprenticeship Salary: 10.18 per hour

Closing date:19th May

Interview date: W/C 26th May at Telford

Start your journey towards becoming a qualified solicitor while making a real difference.

Are you ready to begin an exciting legal career with purpose and real-world impact? We're looking for a Legal Apprentice who is passionate about learning, curious about the legal field, and eager to develop hands-on experience within a dynamic in-house legal department. This is more than just a role--it's a supported pathway to becoming a fully qualified Solicitor through a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship

What You'll Gain:

Solicitor Apprenticeship Qualification (Level 7) - Get paid while you learn! Hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship Diverse experience across litigation, conveyancing, landlord/tenant law and data protection Genuine career development opportunities and the chance to grow within the organisation A supportive, values driven team culture built on compassion, commitment, and collaboration 22 days annual leave plus 11 days statutory leave Competitive pension scheme Free Life Assurance cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Learning and development opportunities Subsidised health care schemes 16 hours additional leave for volunteering Free on-site parking

How it works:

Training provider information.


The Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with Damar Training is a structured, work-based route to qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales, designed for individuals who are educated to degree level and interested in pursuing a Law apprenticeship. Here's an overview of how the program works.


Damar Training offers:

Longer-form apprenticeship (35 months): For non-law graduates, paralegals, CILEX Level 3, conveyancing technicians, or licensed paralegals.

This pathway is designed to lead to qualification through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll rotate through various key legal areas, including:


Litigation Support

Assist with claims including debt recovery, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and possession cases Support lease enforcement and legal access for safety compliance

Conveyancing

Gain exposure to property sales, boundary disputes, commercial leases, lease extensions, and more

Data Protection

Assist with Subject Access Requests and data breach processes

Landlord & Tenant Law

Draft bespoke tenancy agreements and respond to legal tenancy queries

Liability Claims

Help investigate and defend personal injury and property damage claims

You'll also play a part in broader team initiatives, compliance tasks, and continuously improving the services we provide to tenants and customers.

What We're Looking For:

Non-law graduates, paralegals, CILEX Level 3, conveyancing technicians, or licensed paralegals Strong written and verbal communication skills A team player with a professional, respectful, and positive approach Detail-oriented, organised, and eager to learn A basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Commitment to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

Personal Attributes We Value:

You stay calm under pressure and keep confidentiality a priority You welcome feedback and thrive on continuous improvement You're committed to customer service and community impact You live our values: Inspire positive change, Everyone matters, Communicate clearly, and Grow together

Why Join Us?

Wrekin Housing Group, part of the Housing Plus Group is a leading provider of homes across a range of tenures, to meet identified housing needs. We're more than a housing group--we're a community. You'll be welcomed into a supportive team where your voice matters, your wellbeing is valued, and your potential is championed. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to supporting all employees. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies' network.

Applications open now! If you're driven to become a Solicitor and want to build a meaningful career where you can grow, contribute, and make a real difference, then this apprenticeship is your perfect next step.