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Find the Perfect Legal Services Trainee with Expert Recruitment Specialists

Find the Right Legal Services Trainee With Expert Recruitment Specialists.

Future1st recruits, employs and places legal services trainees in firms and in-house teams, handling the training contract, payroll and compliance throughout.

  • OH&S Inductions/ Assistance
  • Great Rates
  • No Admin
  • Training Provided
  • No Licence Needed
  • Local Service

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About the Legal Services Traineeship

  1. Identify Your Needs

    Tell us about the apprentice or trainee you're looking for.

  2. Candidate Selection

    We source and vet candidates, involving you in the final selection.

  3. Training & Admin

    We handle all training, admin, and payroll for your new trainee.

  4. Ongoing Support

    We monitor progress and provide support to ensure a smooth apprenticeship.

How We Recruit

Over 30 years of recruitment experience applied.

  • The duration of the Traineeship is 12 months.
  • We partner with trusted RTOs to provide a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Trainees will need to allocate 3-4 hours per week for study.
  • Future1st is the legal employer, while your firm will serve as the host employer.
  • Traineeships can be tailored to part-time or full-time arrangements.
  • Future1st manages payroll, offering a straightforward hourly fee.
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Why hire an apprentice or trainee?

Our traineeship program provides your legal team with skilled support, while we handle payroll, training, and administration. Trainees gain practical experience in areas like legal research, document drafting, client communication, and office administration, all while working toward their Certificate III in Legal Services.‍

Complete the form above, specifying the type of legal services trainee you're looking for and the key responsibilities they will handle at your firm.

We manage all training, administration, and payroll, ensuring your trainee successfully completes their Certificate III in Legal Services.

FAQs

Have questions? Browse our FAQs, fill out the form above, or call us on (03) 9656 9797.

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How a legal services trainee can empower your firm

In a Legal Services Traineeship, Future1st will recruit a trainee specifically for your firm. We manage all employment aspects, including the trainee's professional development and training, while you provide hands-on experience as the host employer. The traineeship is flexible, offering both part-time and full-time options to suit your firm's needs.

How much does a legal services trainee cost

Future1st offers an all-inclusive charge rate that covers all associated costs, including superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation.‍The final rate can vary based on several factors including the trainee's years since leaving school and specific circumstances. For a more accurate quote and further information tailored to your needs, please contact us directly.

What if I can't offer full-time work or I don't need the trainee anymore?

Future1st's Traineeships are flexible, offering both part-time and full-time options.If your circumstances change and you're unable to continue hosting the trainee, we will work to reassign them to another host employer, ensuring continuous training and employment.

How will the candidate complete their coursework?

The trainee will complete their coursework through a combination of online learning and in-person assessments, all while working at your firm. The training provider will guide them through the necessary modules, and we’ll manage their progress to ensure they meet all educational requirements. This allows the trainee to balance their studies with their practical on-the-job experience, ensuring they stay on track to achieve their Certificate III in Legal Services.

What happens if the trainee isn't a good fit for our Legal Firm?

We understand that sometimes a trainee may not fit into a firm, as expected. In such cases, please communicate with us early. We'll either provide additional support or training to the trainee or find a different trainee that suits your needs better.There is no "lock-in" contract when you hire a trainee with Future1st.

How does Future1st monitor progress?

Our experienced Field Officers regularly visit workplaces and training institutes to monitor progress, discuss any arising issues, and mediate as required.

How does Future1st select trainees and apprentices?

We screen applicants based on strict selection criteria, followed by an interview with us and a pre-selection assessment. The host employer also conducts an interview before final selection.

What are the benefits of a Legal Services Traineeship with Future1st?

Cost-Effective: You get a simple hourly fee for the trainee's services, which includes all employment and training costs.Continuity: At the end of the traineeship, you have the option to retain the newly qualified candidate as a full-time employee or part ways with no additional cost.Hassle-Free: We handle all government paperwork related to the traineeship including payroll.

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As a host employer you provide the on-the-job experience. We handle recruitment, the training contract, payroll and compliance.

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