Lawyer (Solicitor) Apprentice

Legal Services provides a full range of services to HBC, advising on both contentious business, such as Children’s and Adults Social Care, Anti-Social Behaviour, prosecutions, licensing, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and non-contentious business, including planning, asset management work, and acquisitions. 

Our solicitor apprentice will provide legal advice and legal services in respect of all the Councils functions in the most cost effective and efficient way to secure Best Value for the Authority.

The solicitor apprentice will be supervised by the Head of Legal Services -Corporate and Governance, while training under the Principal Lawyers, gaining experience in all areas of Legal Services.

More specific responsibilities include:

Undertaking the Council’s legal work relating to all practices areas once sufficient training has been provided including Children’s and Adults Social Care, Anti-Social Behaviour, prosecutions, licensing, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and non-contentious business, including planning, asset management work, and acquisitions Providing comprehensive legal advice Undertaking legal research Drafting legal documents and correspondence Contributing to the development of the service Making routine court applications and attend court, conducting your own advocacy Supporting the induction, supervision and learning of others as required

Training:
You will spend an average of between 8 and 9 hours on your apprenticeship studies each week This will be during your normal contracted hours, at times that you will agree with your line manager Your learning will be delivered online, along with group workshops, strategy sessions, and 1:1 coaching sessions

Training Outcome:
As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, you will receive guidance and support from our dedicated Apprenticeship Officer in applying for opportunities within Halton Borough Council We are eager to ensure that any apprentice that joins us as an apprentice, is given every chance to secure permanent, long-term employment with us

Employer Description:
Halton Borough Council is the local authority responsible for the borough of Halton, a unitary authority in Cheshire, England. All our colleagues at Halton have made a positive commitment to delivering great outcomes for our communities. Whoever joins us will share that passion for outstanding service, and strongly align with the values which define our workplace culture; Working Together – building fantastic relationships with colleagues and customers. Continuous Improvement – Keeping great service delivery at the heart of everything we do. Personal Growth – Learning, growing and developing ourselves. Accountability – doing what we say we are going to do. Inspiring Leadership – positive roles models and leading by example.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am – 5.30pm and Friday, 9:00am – 5.00pm. There is some flexibility on this subject to the needs of the team.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Prioritise workload,Manage competing demands,Commercial awareness,Passion for local government,Can-do attitude