TRAINING CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

****TRAINING CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY****

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Are you looking to launch your legal career?

Thursfields Solicitors applications for our 2023 Training Contracts are now open.

Three reasons why you should choose Thursfields Solicitors:

☑️ #Opportunity
☑️ #Development
☑️ #Satisfaction

We welcome applications from candidates who have completed or who will complete the LPC (or international equivalent) by August 2023.

Reach out to me or visit https://lnkd.in/eSpUPJg9 for further information.

Training Contracts – September 2023

The Role:

Each year we recruit a cohort of trainee solicitors who are seeking quality legal training in a regional law firm. We recognise they also bring fresh eyes to our business and we are keen to hear their ideas and perspective.

Overseen by our Training Principal, Phil Rea, our aim is to provide as much client exposure as possible to enable the trainee to learn the reality of being a Solicitor and gain the relevant skills and experience in a fully supervised training environment.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience in at least three distinct practice areas (often four areas, depending upon business need).

Our goal is to attract the most talented candidates regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or socioeconomic background. In line with our Equality & Diversity Strategy, this year we particularly welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds.

Qualification Requirement:

Completed the Legal Practice Course or national/international equivalent, or will successfully complete the Legal Practice Course or national/international equivalent by 15 August 2023
Degree grade – 2.1 preferred

Skills required:

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Able to prioritise different projects and meet deadlines

Able to work proactively and flexibly, individually and as part of a team

Strong communication skills both written and oral

Able to use initiative

Client focused

Commercially minded

Location:

Applicants must be willing to work across each of our offices
(Birmingham, Halesowen, Kidderminster,  Solihull & Worcester)

How to apply:

To apply, Complete the Application form HERE and email it to recruitment@thursfields.co.uk

Closing date:

16th September 2022

 

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Criminal/Prison Law Paralegal

****URGENT LAW GRADUATES PARALEGAL VACANCY****

                            ***BD SOLICITORS IN PETERBOROUGH- OFFICE BASED***

Paralegal Vacancy:

Highly regarded city centre law firm in Peterborough has a vacancy for a combined full-time role for a Prison Law Advocate/Criminal Case Worker and Police Station Representative.

We are a friendly specialist criminal and prison law practice that has been established for 20 years, have a strong client base and an excellent reputation.

Duties would include:

Under supervision, you will prepare criminal and prison law cases for courts hearings, adjudication and parole hearings. This involves:

• Attending on clients, witnesses and take instructions.

• Dealing with telephone enquiries.

• Liaising with third parties such as barristers and expert.

• Preparing legal documents such as statements and other court document.

• Clerking at court with a barrister.

• Assisting solicitors on their case preparation.

• Ultimately conducting hearings within the prison for adjudication and before the
Parole Board, training will be given.

• Undertaking police station accreditation course to enable you to advise clients
who have been arrested on suspicion of criminal offences, training will be given.

Requirements:

A good degree in law.

Good academics result, enthusiasm, a desire to learn quickly and be keen to develop and improve your advocacy skills.

You will be able to work both individually as well as a member of a tight-knit team.

This firm is renowned for career progression, offers training and support and
supervision for your police station accreditation.

Starting salary is £21,000pa. This will be further reviewed once police station accreditation has been achieved.

Please send CV and covering letter to:

Jobs@bdsolicitors.co.uk.

Closing date: 30 August 2022.

#law
#prisonlaw
#criminallaw
#paralegal

View our LinkedIn page for more information….

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Trainee Solicitor Vacancy

PELS Solicitors are looking for a Trainee Solicitor to join their firm.

 

If you are an LPC Graduate looking for a Training Contract please find out more details about the role below and how to apply.

 

Description:

“We are a progressive solicitor’s practice based in Bedworth, at J3 of the M6. We are multi award winning and have an excellent reputation for our services. We are looking to expand our team with a Trainee Solicitor. Applicants must already have the LPC and not be studying. You must have a 2:1 LL.B Hons minimum.

Previous paralegal experience in Family law, Employment and or Wills/Probate will be an advantage. You must have a clean disciplinary record and no criminal convictions.

The role is based at Bedworth, is full time and the duties are:

 

1. Learning how to conduct case work in our practice areas.

 

2. Support the Senior Solicitor with case load.

 

3. Prepare Bundles, research, and draft pleadings along with correspondence.

 

4. Be self-sufficient and able to type and be proficient in Word and Excel.

 

5. Be commercially aware and client orientated. You will need to have excellent grammatical skills, both written and verbal with a flair to be warming towards clients.

 

6. Have 1 years experience as a paralegal in a paid role.

 

7. Evidence of degree and LPC will be required at the interview.

 

8. You must be willing to study to support your learning and attend courses.

 

9. There will be a 3 month probationary period before the training contract commences.

 

10. Full CV and covering letter needed. Applications with just a CV will be disregarded.

 

Please check your travel and journey before you apply for the role. Any candidates who are still studying and do not have 1 year’s experience, will not be considered. No telephone calls to the office.

 

Applications to: kavita.pels@outlook.com“.

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