Uptree

Placement details

Overview 

Location: London

Start date: Monday 5 October 2026

Application criteria:

• You must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications), including English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above, as well as 3 A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above.

Key skills:

• Good Communication: You can talk and write clearly, and you're happy to ask questions or explain details.
• Team Player: You enjoy working with others and helping the team and firm achieve its goals.
• Organised: You keep track of your tasks and can manage time well, even when things get busy.
• Problem Solver: You like finding solutions to challenges and aren't afraid to try new ways of working.
• Attention to Detail: You check your work to make sure information is accurate and nothing is missed.
• Willing to Learn: You're open to learning new skills, including using new technology/AI tools over time
• Adaptable: You are able to manage several tasks at once and prioritise effectively.
• Confidentiality: You understand the importance of keeping information private and safe.
• Customer Focused: You want to help colleagues, creating a smooth experience.

Application deadline: Applications open Monday 20 April and close Friday 29 May. Please note the role may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received, so apply quickly to ensure you don't miss out.

How to apply: Click 'Apply Now' at the top of this page!

About the Addleshaw Goddard Legal Support Apprenticeship

The Legal Support team are based in our centralised support team, The Cube. They work on producing high quality administrative support such as printing, scanning, copying documents, filing electronic mail, booking travel, and processing expenses. Colleagues work in small teams based on the working floors of our offices, delivering excellent customer service.

This is a fully office-based role, working a shift pattern between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Under Team Leader guidance, you'll complete tasks assigned via a workflow management tool, ensuring deadlines are met.

In short, the Legal Support team is essential for making sure the lawyers have everything they need to do their job well while developing valuable skills.

Successful applicants will complete the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship with BPP.

Future progression opportunities include advancing into Level 1, 2, or 3 roles or moving into other areas of the business, such as Finance, HR, Paralegal or PA roles.

As a Legal Support Apprentice at Addleshaw Goddard, a typical day might look like:

• You start your day by checking any new work requests which have come in overnight.
• You book travel on behalf of a Partner, in readiness for an upcoming week-long trial.
• You spend time redacting a document for a fee earner, ensuring that any identifiable information is removed.
• You complete a task to print, bind and paginate a trial bundle for a Trainee Solicitor.
• Throughout the day, you check in with various key stakeholders to see if they require support. In doing this, you receive a request to process a set of expenses on behalf of a Managing Associate.
• At the end of the day, you will restock any of the stationery supplies and ensure that outgoing post is processed before courier deadlines.
• You'll work with lots of different people, learn how the firm operates, and gain valuable skills for your future career.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Starting salary of £25,000 a year.
• A range of benefits, including access to healthcare, mental health support and wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.
• A dedicated Early Careers team will help to guide you before you start your apprenticeship and whilst in the role, including delivering the right level of training and development opportunities via our Early Careers pathways.

About Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading international law firm that works with some of the world's most exciting businesses, from tech start-ups to global brands. Trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries, they provide expert legal advice across a range of industries including finance, retail, energy, and healthcare. Whether you're interested in business development, professional services, or working on cutting-edge deals, Addleshaw Goddard offers an exciting place to start your career.

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