Trainee Solicitor – 2 Year Contract

Specific Core Functions

• You will assist with the management of cases within various areas of specialism; Wills and Probate and Civil Litigation.
• Maintain client files as required for supervision/audit and in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society and LEXCEL.
• Be willing to develop advocacy service where appropriate.
• Assist other members of the team as required; including attending clients and witnesses, calculating losses, preparing bills, undertaking legal research, attending hearings.
• To achieve your objectives, you will be expected to work as part of a team with Directors, Solicitors, Fee Earners, other trainees and support staff as and when appropriate. You must, therefore be capable of delegating tasks and supervising where appropriate.
• To write letters and produce documents with a good quality of presentation.
• To adhere to client care standards set out in the firm’s terms of business and/or office manual.
• To keep fully up-to-date with the relevant areas of law and practice.
• To keep fully up to date with and to comply with the solicitors’ rules of conduct.
• Record time spent on fee earning and other tasks.
• Attend department meetings.
• Deal with client queries by telephone, face to face meeting or electronically. Assist and be involved with marketing strategies.
• Communicate with all departments cross selling the firms skills to existing clients.
• Comply with Law society/ Lexcel standards/Office manual/contract of employment.
• Undertake relevant internal and external training where required.
• Meet financial targets generating income for the firm.
• Keep working area tidy and safe from hazards.
• Be expected to work at our various offices during the training contract.

Shared Core Functions

• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individuals and team efforts.
• Build and sustain effective communications with other teams.
• Contribute to the development of a proactive and modern firm that meets the needs of the service.
• Work effectively within a complex and changing environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• LPC or SQE qualified.
• Degree.
• 3 A’ Levels.
• 5 GCSE’s A- C including English and Maths.
• Relevant work experience and evidence of interest in, and commitment to, the type of work the firm undertakes.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a legal environment
• IT Skills
• Demonstrate and ability to cope with changing priorities and levels of workload.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Interest in Law
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to produce timely and accurate work
• Numerical skills

Desirable

• Use of case management & accountancy software, preferably DPS
• Experience of using a digital dictation system
• Knowledge of attracting and retaining new business

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to work under pressure and meeting changing deadlines
• Positive approach to team working
• Self-Management
• Sense of humour