Trainee Solicitor

To become legally proficient to qualify as a Solicitor and to deliver an excellent client service using efficient regulatory working practices; this will follow upon successful completion of the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) with a period of two years of recognised Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) or a 2-year training contract.
Role Objectives

• Ensure learning is in line with the SRA Practice Skills Standards, and where relevant, that both SQE1 and SQE2 assessments are successfully completed alongside 2 years of QWE prior to qualification within the training contract period.


• Support key networking events to help raise the profile of the business.


• Provide marketing support e.g. writing copy and reports, updating literature.


• Ensure the execution of matters comply with internal policies and procedures to minimise breaches, claims and client dissatisfaction.


• Ensure compliance with SRA standards to safeguard our clients and support the business in maintaining its Practice Management standards and accreditations.


• Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money".


• Develop an understanding of how to run own caseload and ensure critical dates are met.


• Assist the more senior lawyers with routine transactions.


• Maintain the integrity of data in our case management system, Liberate, by ensuring that it is updated in a timely manner.


• Undertake legal research both as requested and on own initiative.


• Ensure that own objectives and Trainee Training Logs are updated in line with the business's practices and policies.


If you wish to submit an application for our trainee programme, please apply here. You will need a minimum of a 2:1 degree and experience of working within a law firm would be an advantage but would not be essential.
Please attach a copy of your CV and any additional information that supports your application. The closing date for applications is at 5pm Friday 14 June 2024. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Assessments and interviews are due to take place week commencing 1 July 2024 and so you must be available to attend the offices during this week.
We will not be accepting any applications made via an agency.
Our next cohort of trainee recruitment for August 2024 is now open and we are recruiting for 3 trainee solicitors. Wright Hassall can offer a structured learning/training path over 2 or 2 1/2 years depending on your qualification route and provide one to one support with your development into becoming a solicitor.

£25,000
Hours
36.25
Benefits