A Solicitors Apprenticeship - from Paralegal CILEx

Roythorne & Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking trainee/apprentice solicitors to join their team in Spalding. Candidates should be qualified CILEx Paralegals or willing to complete the qualification during the apprenticeship. The role involves acting as trusted advisors to clients, developing expertise in specialisms, and fostering strong relationships. The firm offers a supportive environment for career growth leading to solicitor or CILEx Lawyer qualification.

Qualifications

• Qualified CILEx Paralegal or willingness to complete CILEx qualification.
• Ability to work full-time in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisors to clients and colleagues.
• Develop recognised expertise in chosen specialisms.
• Foster longstanding relationships with key clients and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

CILEx Paralegal qualification

Job description

Overview

Roythornes Solicitors is a top‑150 national law firm with offices across the Midlands and East Anglia. We pride ourselves on building longstanding relationships with our clients and delivering commercial, lateral thinking solutions.

What We're Looking For

We are recruiting trainee/apprentice solicitors from a variety of backgrounds and routes into legal qualification. Qualified CILEx Paralegals may start a Solicitors Apprenticeship with us to become a solicitor without the need for a law degree. Whether you begin as a trainee Paralegal and gain a CILEx qualification with Roythornes, or you already hold one and work with us for 12 months before applying to continue, your Line Manager and Lead Partner will support your progress. We also offer an alternative path to becoming a CILEx Lawyer.

Accountabilities

• Act as trusted advisors to clients and colleagues
• Develop recognised expertise in chosen specialisms
• Foster longstanding relationships with key clients and internal teams

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified CILEx Paralegal (or complete the required Paralegal CILEx qualification during the apprenticeship)
• Willingness to work full‑time in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

Career Path and Support

Our apprenticeship programme is designed to nurture your legal career, with structured support and guidance from senior partners. Successful completion can lead to admission as a solicitor or a CILEx Lawyer.

Location

Spalding, MI