Legal Support Apprentice

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Job Description Legal Support Apprentice 2026 You don't need to be a lawyer to be a leader in this supportive and inclusive professional environment. Just be yourself. And start by joining the backbone of our legal team with our Legal Support team. About Addleshaw Goddard At Addleshaw Goddard, we're proud to be a leading law firm trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries. We believe results come from bringing together ambitious people who want to make a real impact; finding creative solutions that benefit our clients, our colleagues, and the communities around us. Our efforts to create an environment where everyone can thrive have been recognised through numerous awards and top rankings. We've recently received awards for our outstanding training, peer support, innovation, gender equality, culture, and diversity - reflecting our ongoing commitment to excellence and inclusion. About the role The Legal Support team are based in our centralised support team, The Cube. They work on producing high quality administrative support such as printing, scanning, copying documents, filing electronic mail, booking travel, and processing expenses. Colleagues work in small teams based on the working floors of our offices, delivering excellent customer service. This is a fully office-based role , working a shift pattern between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Under Team Leader guidance, you'll complete tasks assigned via a workflow management tool, ensuring deadlines are met. In short, the Legal Support team is essential for making sure the lawyers have everything they need to do their job well while developing valuable skills. Successful applicants will complete the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship with BPP. Future progression opportunities include advancing into Level 1, 2, or 3 roles or moving into other areas of the business, such as Finance, HR, Paralegal or PA roles. What we are looking for There is no such thing as a 'typical' Addleshaw Goddard candidate. As a firm, we are shaped by different perspectives, and we know our success depends on giving opportunities to people from a range of backgrounds, locations and perspectives. As a Legal Support Apprentice at Addleshaw Goddard, a typical day might look like: You start your day by checking any new work requests which have come in overnight. You book travel on behalf of a Partner, in readiness for an upcoming week-long trial. You spend time redacting a document for a fee earner, ensuring that any identifiable information is removed. You complete a task to print, bind and paginate a trial bundle for a Trainee Solicitor. Throughout the day, you check in with various key stakeholders to see if they require support. In doing this, you receive a request to process a set of expenses on behalf of a Managing Associate. At the end of the day, you will restock any of the stationery supplies and ensure that outgoing post is processed before courier deadlines. You'll work with lots of different people, learn how the firm operates, and gain valuable skills for your future career. There are some qualities we would like you to bring to this role. However, please don't be put off if you don't meet all of them, we will build your skillset. Good Communication : You can talk and write clearly, and you're happy to ask questions or explain details. Team Player : You enjoy working with others and helping the team and firm achieve its goals. Organised : You keep track of your tasks and can manage time well, even when things get busy. Problem Solver : You like finding solutions to challenges and aren't afraid to try new ways of working. Attention to Detail : You check your work to make sure information is accurate and nothing is missed. Willing to Learn : You're open to learning new skills, including using new technology/AI tools over time Adaptable : You are able to manage several tasks at once and prioritise effectively. Confidentiality : You understand the importance of keeping information private and safe. Customer Focused : You want to help colleagues, creating a smooth experience. What you can expect With Addleshaw Goddard, you can expect a supportive team culture, a flexible, friendly and state-of-the-art working environment, and an attractive salary and benefits package. For the role of Legal Support Apprentice, we will reward you a first-year salary of £25,000. We have a range of benefits, including access to healthcare, mental health support and wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives. Our dedicated Early Careers team will help to guide you before you start your apprenticeship and whilst in the role, including delivering the right level of training and development opportunities via our Early Careers pathways. Eligibility and Recruitment Process To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you must have achieved 3 A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above as well as 5 GCSE's grades 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications), including English and Maths. Th

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