Trainee Solicitor x2 - 2025 - Warrington Borough Council

Deadline: 24 February 2025

About us

Legal work in Warrington is covered by two teams, Safeguarding and Corporate. Reporting to the Training Principal, this role will work across both teams, within the busy and high achieving Legal Services department.

The role

You will gain comprehensive experience and training and be given the opportunity to work in a dynamic forward thinking Lexcel accredited in-house legal team. You will gain experience across different areas of the practice; our work includes Corporate & Commercial, Safeguarding, Litigation and Property.

During your training contract, you will be involved in intellectually challenging work and be provided with the support needed to flourish into an outstanding solicitor.

What's needed?

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic candidates with proven academic abilities and a desire to succeed. As an able and committed team player, you must have a practical problem-solving approach to your work and the ability to think creatively.

You will need to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, an ability to cope with responsibility and the desire to immediately add value to the organisation. You will also be keen to show us what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Benefits

Salary (£25,182 - £25,584)

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Key Dates & Further Information

For an informal chat, please contact Caroline Owen on 01925 442085.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer