Corporate Legal Apprentice

Essex - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Legal Apprentice

Fixed Term Position for 21 months

37 hours per week

National Minimum Wage depending on age

Closing Date for accepting applications: 26 February 2026

Are you ready to launch your career in local government and make a real impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Apprentice to join our Team. Our Legal Team supports both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council and as a newly formed team this is your chance to be part of something fresh and innovative. Youll gain hands-on experience across a variety of legal disciplines supporting the team with a range of tasks such as data inputting scanning filing and responding to simple queries via telephone or email.

This is more than just a jobits a chance to explore the legal world in a local government setting.

The successful candidate will be proactive innovative present a strong level of interpersonal skills and share our organisational values (Nurture Belong Innovate Trust).

To be successful you will need to be able to work well within a team managing a demanding need to be professional able to manage your own performance as well as being adaptable and resilient. Demonstratable IT skills are essential as is good communication and interpersonal skills.

The apprenticeships will be for 21 months to allow time to complete the relevant apprenticeship qualification.

Whats in it for you

A supportive environment where youll learn from experienced professionals.
The opportunity to study for an appropriate qualification at the right level for you.
Real-world experience that will set you up for a successful career in Legal.
Benefits of a Hybrid Working Model: We are currently operating a hybrid model of working which enables our employees to work smarter focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.

If youre enthusiastic motivated and ready to take the first step toward a rewarding future we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion please contact Paula Deery at

Brentwood and Rochford Councils are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

Legal ApprenticeFixed Term Position for 21 months37 hours per weekNational Minimum Wage depending on ageClosing Date for accepting applications: 26 February 2026Are you ready to launch your career in local government and make a real impactWe have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Apprentice to joi...