Legal Assistant Advanced Apprentice

West Sussex County Council are looking for a highly organised Advanced Legal Apprentice to join us.

Salary: 20,812 to £21,189 per annum.

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

Contract: Apprenticeship, the initial contract for this role will be for 18 months, however there may be the possibility of a further six month extension.

Location: Chichester, hybrid working available.

Do you have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow?

We are looking for a driven and committed individual to join us on a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within Legal Services where you will work alongside colleagues in Legal Services to provide a customer focused service to others.

This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers to get a head start on a legal career without going to university. It’s also suitable for anyone looking for a change of career.

You will be motivated and a self-starter to complete all your assignments / projects to achieve your qualification and present evidence for assessment within specified timeframes.

This is a flexible role, whereby within your training and work experience, you will learn to complete a range of tasks, some of which may be relatively complex, within timescales to a competent standard.

This apprenticeship will be undertaken over a 18-month period. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity to start your legal career you will receive:

• A competitive salary.
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• A strong supportive management team.
• Up to 13 flexi days a year.
• A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more).
• Free access to employee assistance programmes.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• Car benefit scheme.
• A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

The reference number for this role is

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Brown – Principal Solicitor

at Jonathan.Brown@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk.

To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!