Job Introduction
Legal Apprentice
Location: Telford
Salary: £10.18 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Closing Date: 15th September
Assessment centre: W/C 22nd September
Final stage interview: W/C 29th September
We are now offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Legal Apprentice to join our in-house legal team. This is a career-development role where you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and achieve a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.
What You’ll Gain
- On-the-job training with support from qualified legal professionals
- A nationally recognised qualification (Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship)
- Practical experience across litigation, conveyancing, tenancy law, and liability claims
- A welcoming and supportive team environment that values compassion, commitment, and collaboration
What You’ll Do
You will be involved in a wide variety of legal work including:
- Litigation – assisting with debt recovery, possession claims, anti-social behaviour remedies, disrepair claims, lease enforcement, and compliance matters
- Conveyancing – supporting property sales, boundary dispute resolution, securitisation, registrations, commercial leases, and lease extensions
- Liability Claims – liaising with colleagues and claims handlers to gather evidence and respond to personal injury and property damage claims
- Tenancy Management – helping to draft tenancy agreements and respond to tenancy enquiries
You’ll also develop essential skills in file management, legal research, communication, and customer service.
Essential Requirements
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 9–4 / A*–C)
- 3 A-Levels (Grades A*–D)
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) skills
- Ability to compose simple emails and documents
- Basic record-keeping skills
- Clear communication skills (phone, email, Teams, and face-to-face)
- Ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to learn about the organisation and its services
- Awareness of Health & Safety, Confidentiality, and Data Protection (training provided)
- Professional and respectful manner
- Full UK driving licence or willingness to work towards obtaining one
Desirable
- Previous experience in a general office environment
Personal Qualities
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude
- Polite, flexible, and organised
- Calm under pressure
- Committed to excellent customer service
- Discreet and professional with confidential information
- Open to feedback and continuous learning
Kickstart your legal career with The Wrekin Housing Group – apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified paralegal.
About Us
We are one of the largest housing and care providers in the West Midlands, with over 33,000 homes. Our mission is to create places people are proud to call home.
We’re guided by three core behaviours:
- Own it – Take responsibility and make it happen
- Improve it – Always look for ways to move forward
- Live it – Show understanding and compassion in everything we do
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting an up to date CV and the application form. If you have any queries, or require support, please contact us at recruitment@wrekin.com
