Legal Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gomer Williams are excited to announce the offer of Level 3 or 5 Legal Apprentice
Gomer Williams & Co are seeking an ambitious individual to join our expanding team. This is a new route in collaboration with Coleg Sir Gar for individuals to begin their route into law, without the financial burden of the traditional routes.
This funded apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge required to begin your journey to become a successful solicitor. Upon completion of the apprenticeship we would consider progressing the individual onto the next level of their career to becoming a qualified solicitor.
While working for us you will gain valuable practical experience working closely alongside solicitors and partners of the firm. You will be employed by Gomer Williams as an Apprentice, and will spend one day per week in the college.
On entry if candidates do not possess GCSE A-C grades (or equivalent to), candidates will be required to complete Essential Skills Qualifications in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy.
Programme Content
Our 24-month apprenticeship gives you the knowledge, experience and qualification you need to start a career as an advanced paralegal.
- Advanced stage Dispute Resolution
- Advanced stage Criminal Law and Practice
- Advanced stage Property and Conveyancing
- Advanced stage Professional and Legal Skills
- Advanced stage Family/Wills/Business & Employment
- Professional Experience
Progression & Employment
Once this stage is completed, higher apprentices can opt to continue to work as a practicing Advanced Paralegal or continue to progress onto our new UWTSD LLB Law and Practice Degree or the CILEX Lawyer CPQ Professional qualification.
Method of Assessment
Assignments, exams and competency of performance.
Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding the role!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9,750.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Apprentice roles across Gomer Williams and Co. Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9,750 - £9,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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