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Closing date: midnight on 24 February 2025Salary – £28,000 per annum&nbsp;We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Solicitor to join our firm at our office based in Farringdon, London.&nbsp;Our firm&nbsp;We are an award-winning specialist civil liberties firm with two departments: Claims Against Public Authorities (CAPA) and Public Law. We undertake a broad range of private and public law litigation for claimants. We are recommended in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories.&nbsp;Our CAPA team acts for claimants in inquest and private law claims against public authorities, with a specialism in actions against the police in a range of contexts including arising from misconduct and failures to protect.&nbsp;Our Public Law team acts in judicial review challenges against central government departments, police and local authorities. We have a particular focus on migrant rights and criminal justice judicial reviews. We also act in civil claims following on from successful judicial reviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a firm we remain committed to undertaking publicly funded work and acting for marginalised individuals and groups. The majority of our client’s cases are funded by the Legal Aid Agency.&nbsp;The role&nbsp;Our Trainees undertake seats within our Civil Claim and Public Law teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;The work is varied and includes communicating regularly with clients; legal research, assisting with case preparation, preparing legal aid funding applications; attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings; preparing witness evidence; drafting documents such as instructions to counsel and correspondence; and providing billing assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also includes administrative work such as document and file management.&nbsp;&nbsp;Further details of the role can be found in the job description.&nbsp;Skills and Experience&nbsp;We are looking for a dynamic, methodical thinker with a keen eye for detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Previous paralegal experience (or relevant experience in the voluntary sector) is essential, and experience of, or a demonstrable commitment to, the areas of law we practice or the client groups we serve is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of Legal Aid procedures is an advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong administrative and organisational skills are vital, and previous experience of working in an office is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have completed the LPC, be studying for it part-time, or be pursuing the SQE route to qualification. Please see the person specification for further details.&nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;Please email us with your completed application form (see Apply)Please note: application forms must be completed (CVs alone will not be considered)&nbsp;Closing date: midnight on 24 February 2025 (interviews are to be held in the first week of March)At Gold Jennings we attempt to challenge the inequality and discrimination within society which contributes to injustice, and we are equally committed to fairness and equality within the firm itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gold Jennings is an equal opportunities employer and we believe that a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services we offer to our clients. As such, we are committed to increasing diversity in our firm and the wider profession. &nbsp;We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage candidates from: global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, disabled people and from other groups who are underprivileged or underrepresented.&nbsp;If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.&nbsp;If you require reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the selection process, please email us.

Trainee Solicitor - Civil Liberties and Human Rights - 2025 - Gold Jennings

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe are seeking a diligent and empathetic Criminal Law Case Worker/Paralegal to join the team in our Criminal Law team in our Bromley office.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law, exceptional communication skills, and a sincere commitment to assisting clients through complex legal procedures. As a Case Worker, you will collaborate with solicitors in handling cases involving criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters. This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of individuals entangled in legal matters.Your Profile:The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Criminal Law and will demonstrate:<ul><li>Excellent Communication Skills</li><li>A sincere commitment to supporting clients through challenging legal proceedings</li><li>A proven ability in managing cases related to criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the capacity to establish rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.</li></ul>We expect the ideal candidate to:<ul><li>Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Conduct thorough initial consultations with clients to gather information regarding their legal matters and personal circumstances.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to bolster case preparation and strategy formulation.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, opposing parties, and relevant professionals involved in cases to collect evidence and exchange information.</li><li>Manage case files meticulously, ensuring accuracy and organisation of all documentation.</li><li>Assist in scheduling court hearings and meetings, on behalf of clients.</li><li>Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with case presentation.</li><li>Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines consistently.</li></ul>What we are seeking:<ul><li>A candidate capable of adapting quickly to the role.</li><li>Familiarity with legal aid processes.</li><li>Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably in criminal law.</li><li>Ideally the candidate will have police station accreditation or alternatively a commitment to obtaining this in the near future.</li></ul>Working with us:We offer continuous training and support to foster your professional growth as a valued member of our dynamic and expanding team.We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines.Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.Employee benefits with GTS:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension Scheme with employer contribution</li><li>Administrative support</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Colleague support for case coverage</li><li>Supervision and mentorship</li><li>Annual appraisals and salary reviews</li><li>Bi-annual social events</li><li>Additional perks and benefits</li><li>Competitive training packages</li></ul>We are a distinguished multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners firm recognised for excellence across various legal domains.Please submit your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated HR team via email.

Case Worker/Paralegal – Criminal law -  GT Stewart

Deadline: 17 February 2025 at 09.00amWe set up Commons so we could deliver criminal defence legal services to clients in a new and more sustainable way. Our reputation for creating change in the criminal justice system&nbsp; is well established and we are recognised in Chambers &amp; Partners, The Legal 500, The Times’ Best Law Firms 2025, The Guardian and the Big Issue’s Changemakers 2022.&nbsp;We’re expanding our team and need to recruit both a criminal lawyer and a paralegal who can demonstrate their commitment to social justice.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to join a progressive legal practice, you will have:&nbsp;<ul><li>a demonstrable interest in civil liberties, human rights and societal change;&nbsp;</li><li>the ambition, energy and enthusiasm to play a full part in the development of the organisation;&nbsp;</li><li>strong academic credentials; &nbsp;</li></ul>Paralegal RoleThe paralegal role will include supporting fee earners in advising and representing clients pre-charge and during criminal litigation.It is essential that applicants are committed to a future career in criminal defence.We will prioritise candidates with:<ul><li>previous experience working in a criminal defence firm</li><li>police station accreditation &nbsp;</li></ul>We will consider applicants who are interested in working on a part-time basis.&nbsp;Salary (FTE):&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Paralegal - £27,007.50pa Base Salary + overtime and bonus payments (in line with firm profitability), health cash plan and pension. The role is office-based and candidates who can qualify as a solicitor following two years' full-time qualifying work experience will be preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul>Start date: ASAP&nbsp;To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining clearly why you want to work at Commons, by 9.00am on Monday, 17 February 2025

Paralegal - Criminal Law - Commons Law CIC

The deadline for applications is 31st March 2025.The Assessment Day for all applications will be Wednesday 9th July 2025.Becoming a Solicitor at Holmes &amp; HillsOur aim is to recruit trainees who will be with us beyond their training contracts/qualifying work experience. We therefore look to recruit trainees who are committed to a career based in East Anglia and at Holmes &amp; Hills. We work in partnership with our trainees to ensure they receive the best possible training, experiencing a mixture of opportunities and developing their career so they are ready for qualification when the time comes. Of course we want to retain our trainees and this is demonstrated in the number of Solicitors, Associates and Partners within the firm who were previous trainees.As a trainee you will spend time in at least 2 of our 7 offices providing proactive legal services and pragmatic advice to a mixture of public sector, commercial and individual clients across the region. To ensure you flourish in the role, we will provide you with regular supervision, feedback and support, enabling you to shape and grow your career at the firm. From day one you will be encouraged to contribute, get involved and will be given responsibility appropriate to the level you are working at. At all times you will be supported by our experienced fee earners.We actively encourage our Trainees to get involved in marketing, networking, training and social events. We have a Junior Lawyers Network which you will become part of, allowing you to network with your peers, exchange knowledge, support you and gain appropriate non legal training (commerciality, marketing, networking etc).Routes to qualification at Holmes &amp; Hills:1. Training Contracts via LPCThis route is open for those who started their degree before September 2021.Entry requirements: 2:1 law degree (minimum) or a 2:1 degree in a non law subject and then taking GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law), and successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC). You can apply for a Training Contract whilst studying but should have completed your LPC prior to commencing your Training Contract in September 2026.During the Training Contract we will pay for you to complete your Professional Skills Course (PSC) and you will receive the time off to complete this; you will need to ensure you pass this. Over the 2 years you will work full time to complete your ‘Period of Recognised Training’/Training Contract usually rotating through 4 placements of 6 months each, experiencing a mixture of contentious and non-contentious work across Private Client and Commercial areas.Subject to the SRA’s character and suitability test you will be admitted as a solicitor.2. Qualifying Work Experience via SQEEntry requirements: 2:1 degree and have already passed both stages of the SQE (e.g. as part of a Masters qualification) but needing Qualifying Work Experience. You can apply for qualifying work experience whilst taking your SQE 1&amp;2 Assessments but these should be passed before you commence your Qualifying Work Experience in September 2026. Please note we are unable to offer this route to those who wish to use previous Qualifying Work Experience and are hoping to qualify in less than 2 years. We are looking for Trainees who are looking for Qualifying Work Experience for a 2 year duration akin to a Training Contract.During your 2 years Qualifying Work Experience you will work full time to complete your ‘Period of Recognised Training’ usually rotating through 4 placements of 6 months each, experiencing a mixture of contentious and non-contentious work across Private Client and Commercial areas.Subject to the SRA’s character and suitability test you will be admitted as a solicitor.3. Solicitor Apprenticeships*Entry requirements: 2:1 Law degree (or 2:1 non law degree and a pass in a GDL/PGDL) minimum. You can apply for an Apprenticeship whilst studying but your degree should be passed prior to commencing your Apprenticeship in September 2026.You will join us as a Trainee Solicitor on a 30 month Apprenticeship. You will spend 80% of your time working at Holmes &amp; Hills and 20% dedicated to learning ( usually 1 day a week) allowing you to complete your Qualifying Work Experience and Studies alongside each other. Whilst studying you will complete your SQE 1 and 2 with our chosen Training Provider BPP. Holmes &amp; Hills will cover the costs of your SQE with BPP. BPP will provide you with the appropriate SQE preparation courses and support you in your apprenticeship journey as you take your SQE exams.Upon successfully passing your SQE exams and subject to the SRA’s character and suitability test you will be admitted as a solicitor.All prospective employees should have the right to permanently live and work in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas.*subject to the continuation of Level 7 fundingWhy Train at Holmes &amp; Hills?Who better to ask than our current Trainees. What do our current Trainees say about a day in the life of a Trainee at Holmes &amp; Hills?“A day in the life of a Trainee Solicitor at H&amp;H varies and is largely dependent upon the department you are assisting at the time. As a Trainee in the [Dispute Resolution Department/Contentious Probate Division], much of my time is spent sitting in on client meetings, conferences with counsel, assisting with new enquiries and liaising with experts, third parties and clients. I also spend a lot of my time drafting letters, including letters before claim and without prejudice offers. On occasion I am asked to carry out some legal research, perhaps to locate legal precedent which we can attempt to rely on in our cases, or regarding court procedures and applications. Finally, outside of assisting with legal work I may be attending internal get-togethers with other H&amp;H staff as well as attending external events to meet other professionals in the region. Overall, life as a Trainee at Holmes &amp; Hills is varied, sociable and supportive.”“It is difficult to pinpoint what a day in the life of a trainee solicitor at Holmes &amp; Hills entails as not one day is the same. Every morning, I arrive at the office, I make myself a large cup of coffee and catch up with my colleagues. The day usually starts with checking my emails and to-do list, which will dictate what my daily tasks will entail. I then move on to complete a range of tasks, ranging from drafting a variety of legal documents, to investigating title and raising enquiries to sellers’ solicitors. At the end of the day after completing a range of tasks, I update my trainee diary and reflect on each task that I have completed. I like to use this time to reflect on the tasks that I have completed throughout the day to determine what I have done well and what I would like to improve upon. I update my to-do list and another rewarding day as a trainee at Holmes &amp; Hills is complete. ““I’m currently sitting in the Construction Division, so no two days ever look the same! Workload fluctuates between contentious and non-contentious work. It can range from resolving a dispute on behalf of a sub-contractor over non-payment or delay notices, or on the other hand, I may conduct contract reviews or provide standalone commercial/legal advice to clients. It’s hands-on from day one, so I often get asked to draft various letters of advice and/or demand letters to either go to the client or the other party in the dispute. A Trainee in the Construction Division also gets heavily involved in marketing activities like attending The Scaffolding Association Conference and writing articles."Our Mission and five Firm ValuesA full service law firm with its heart in Essex and Suffolk, we are legal specialists providing regional services to East Anglia. We excel in creating long standing partnerships with our clients, protecting their interests and supporting their growth and development. Our large team of specialists work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to our clients, we take the time to understand each client's needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.Born out of our Mission Statement and taken from in-depth feedback and comments that clients have provided in relation to what they really value about dealing with Holmes &amp; Hills, come Holmes &amp; Hills' five Firm Values:<ul><li>Be Professional</li><li>Be Proactive</li><li>Be Accessible</li><li>Be Personable</li><li>Be Empathetic</li></ul>An ambitious and growing firmHolmes &amp; Hills has grown significantly over recent years, from 70 staff to 200 and from two offices to seven. The firm's growth continued in 2020 with the opening of its sixth and new regional head office, the A12 Commercial Hub, at Junction 25 of the A12 (Marks Tey, Essex).The location of the office will provide convenience for clients, staff and professional contacts alike, with ample and free on site parking, as well as being based just a short walk from Marks Tey train station.Modern and agile working environmentColleagues based at, or frequenting, the new A12 Commercial Hub will find it has been designed by a team of architects and interior designers to provide a modern, agile working and meeting environment; one that provides space for working alone in different settings throughout the day; working in teams in open and confidential spaces; as well as meeting clients in formal and informal meeting rooms, or indeed in the large dedicated coffee lounge.Flexibility45% of colleagues at Holmes &amp; Hills were working flexibly in some form prior to the Coronavirus pandemic, from working part-time to working from home. Your career and working week in the legal industry can look different as part of the ambitious and growing team of legal industry professionals at Holmes &amp; Hills Solicitors.BenefitsIn addition to a great remuneration package, a career at Holmes &amp; Hills also provides a number of additional benefits.28 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) Death in service ( Life Insurance) Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Virtual GP access 24/7 365 days a week Mental Health Support Bereavement Counselling Online Physiotherapy consultations Medical second opinion service Financial and Legal Support Retail savings and discounts Holiday buy and sell Cycle to work Pension via salary sacrifice Eye test and Eye wear reimbursement Discounted Legal fees Access to group insurance rates for Dental, Health Cash Plan and Critical Illness ( self funded) Annual discretionary bonus scheme based on performance and objectives Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Bereavement leave policy Family events leave policy After 1 years service all employees receive Unum Dental Cover and Medicash Health Plan.We also feel it is important to recognise the hard work and performance of our employees, so we also offer a monthly reward programme, encouraging employees to nominate colleagues that have gone over and above their duty, as well as regular after work drinks and team building events.

Training Contract - September 2026 - Holmes & Hills

Application deadline: 5 February 2025Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.Court of Protection Department Background:The Court of Protection adjudicates or resolves disputes that concern adults who lack mental capacity to make decisions. Disputes typically include whether the person has the capacity to make decisions and what is in that person’s best interests.Our Court of Protection team has been recognised by The Legal 500 for their dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients and for putting a “tremendous amount of work” into their cases. The team is multidisciplinary team regularly collaborating with the company’s experts in mental capacity, mental health, community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law.We are dedicated to our clients and support family members and advocates, and are regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor in cases relating to the wellbeing of an individual who lacks capacity, including health and welfare, medical treatment, financial issues and mental capacity.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with Court of Protection matters including personal injury trusts; statutory wills and gift applications; deputyship applications; on-going deputyship administration; health and social care judicial review and ancillary applications such as trustee orders</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence. Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Court of Protection matters</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Court of Protection Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Court of Protection</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent written communication and drafting skills</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Paralegal - Court of Protection - Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Application deadline: 5 February 2025Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online.Housing Department Background:Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforceWe guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Paralegal - Housing - Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Deadlines:Vacation scheme 2 March 2025Training Contract 30 June 2025WHAT DO WE OFFER OUR TRAINEES?Our position as a leading international firm is built on our ability to understand, manage and complete transactions by drawing upon resources of our globally integrated practice areas. Our state-of-art telecommunications infrastructure links each of the Paul Hastings offices to the others and to our clients, facilitating the coordination of our transaction teams around the world.We will provide you with a first class training and development programme, combining on-the-job training and various professional courses. We will monitor your progress on a formal and informal basis to ensure you receive ongoing training and have the opportunity to give feedback on the programme itself and on those areas that you consider are of most interest to you.Our trainee solicitors will spend time in four seats, including corporate, capital markets, real estate, real estate finance, structured finance, leveraged finance, private funds, technology, cybersecurity, employment, litigation, restructuring and tax.Our firm offers a mentoring programme where an associate offers guidance to trainee solicitors through mentoring sessions and daily supervision. Mentors will seek to enrich and accelerate your professional growth by providing information about practices, as well as offering the personal guidance you will need to deal effectively with other lawyers and staff.We offer a competitive salary whilst training and benefits including medical insurance, a fitness and wellbeing allowance, life assurance and 25 working days' holiday.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Personal ProfileThere is no such thing as a "typical" Paul Hastings lawyer. We seek individuals with a wide variety of skills, who combine intellectual ability with enthusiasm, creativity and a demonstrable ability to thrive in a challenging environment. In addition, we expect you to show initiative and a willingness to make a positive contribution to the firm as a whole. People never thrive as individuals at Paul Hastings, only when they advance the common interest. When filling in the application form you should seek to demonstrate that you possess those qualities.Academic AbilityWe are looking for individuals with distinguished academic credentials. We expect candidates to have high level of achievement both at A Level (or equivalent) and degree level. This would normally mean an upper second or first class degree and a majority of A grades at A Level.Analytical AbilityThe exceptional depth and breadth of our practice means that we need to recruit those who can think clearly, identify the key aspects of a problem and apply sound commercial judgement and lateral thought. You will need to show that you can explain complex concepts in understandable terms, analyse the position and interpret the reaction of parties in complicated situations, anticipate risk and offer commercial solutions. We look for people who can see alternative ways of approaching and solving problems and who can identify key issues.DeterminationThe career path you have chosen is demanding, but rewarding. It will be intellectually challenging and make multiple demands on you. We therefore need to select individuals who possess the desire and drive to succeed in all circumstances and who can focus and deliver first-rate solutions even when under pressure.FlexibilityWe encourage innovation and are therefore looking for bright and engaging individuals who make a valuable contribution from day one. To achieve this you will need to enjoy dealing with new ideas and be able to adapt to new challenges. We are not just looking for talented legal minds – we need people who can appreciate the detail whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture.Interpersonal SkillsWe are a close-knit yet diverse office in London. Teamwork is paramount to our success. You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent communication skills and can interact with a broad range of colleagues and clients.OrganisationOur lawyers execute complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. It is essential to keep up with legal developments and understand our clients' businesses. You need to be able to manage, prioritise and not lose your cool when others might lose their's.Commercial AcumenCommercial sense and understanding usually develops with time and experience. However, we would expect you to demonstrate that you have the aptitude and potential to develop and apply business acumen as a lawyer.Enriching Your Training ExperienceTrainees are supported throughout the training period by an associate mentor and our Talent Management Team. They are encouraged to engage with Firm programmes and initiatives including charity and fundraising events, and affinity networks that promote diversity and inclusion.WHEN TO APPLYThe application deadline for 2027 Training Contracts is 30 June 2025. All applications will be reviewed after this date (not before).In June 2025 the firm will be offering&nbsp;Summer work placements. PHirst Steps placements will take place 16 - 27 June 2025. These placements are for those looking to gain experience in a City practice and will give participants experience of life at the firm and the work our lawyers do. Each placement is for one week and is paid. The deadline to apply is 2 March 2025.Our opportunities are open for applications to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, and graduates.HOW TO APPLYClick Apply to apply for our March and September 2027 Training Contract positions. &nbsp; We will contact you by email to confirm receipt of your application. Please note that after this confirmation, we will only contact candidates who are invited to interview. Interviews for the March and September 2027 intakes will take place during August 2025.&nbsp;BROCHURETo learn more about training contracts at Paul Hastings, read our brochure.

Training Contract & Vacation Scheme - 2027 - Paul Hastings UK

<ul><li>Vacation Scheme deadline: 31 March 2025</li><li>Training Contract deadline: 30 April 2025</li></ul>Training ContractIt’s an exciting, but often daunting, stage of your life when you choose the law firms you want to apply to, when starting your career as a solicitor. From our perspective, we’re not just looking for anyone to join Steele Raymond. We have a huge responsibility to our clients and our current team to ensure we’re bringing in the best people, who are going to enhance the firm, thrive in our environment and who are committed to helping deliver our vision, in line with our values.Starting your career with a firm or moving from one organisation to another is significant. We take it very seriously that you may want to entrust the next stage of your working journey and your career to us.Qualifying is not easy – it involves a lot of hard work and study over many years. We would also say it involves being in a supportive environment where you’re given opportunities to develop and grow, with people around you who care – about your wellbeing and your progress.Obviously, we’re biased about what a great place to work Steele Raymond is, but we really do believe you’ll have a fantastic start to your career if you join us. We think you’ll most likely thrive in our open, supportive and friendly environment, working with people you will respect and who you will very much enjoy working with. New hires to the firm often comment that they can’t quite believe the friendliness of their new team and other colleagues and how warmly they’ve been welcomed into the firm – regardless of their grade or experience.You will be surrounded by leading experts in their fields for you to learn from on a daily basis. As a regional firm, we have a reputation for punching above our weight and recently we have significantly increased in size, growing the partnership and our turnover.We’re also a Legal 500 Future Lawyers winner for 2024/25 in seven categories – ‘Client Contact’, ‘Inclusiveness’, ‘Legal Technology’, ‘Quality of Work’, ‘Social Life’, ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Work / Life Balance’.As a business we focus on corporate transactions, commercial contracts, commercial property, strategic land, residential development, property &amp; commercial litigation and a full range of high-quality family and private wealth services, including wills, trusts and probate, contentious wills, trusts &amp; probate and estate planning &amp; tax. This means we currently have eleven teams you may have a chance of training within – otherwise known as ‘seats’ you could undertake.We have a longstanding track-record for nurturing talent with a fifth of the firm’s partners, Chairman&nbsp;Tim Stone, Training Principal Shaun Guppy, Nick Davies,&nbsp;Craig Hardman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Emma Stainwright&nbsp;all alumni of the Steele Raymond training programme. Read some of our stories too of how others have developed in the firm and thoughts about their experiences from current and recent trainees.Additionally, gain a behind-the-scenes view of life as a trainee solicitor by following us on InstagramWe currently offer two routes to qualification, both of which are detailed below. Typically, we recruit two or three trainees a year each September.Our Graduate Programme, via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) routeWe offer a three-year programme to qualify as a Solicitor:<ul><li>Year 1 – You will work within a Legal Assistant / Paralegal role in one of our teams. You might have the opportunity to work in more than one team, however the team you join, and whether you move teams during year one is dependent on business need at the time of your employment. Six months into your first year, you can apply to progress to our two year Training Programme. If you’re successful, you will work as a Trainee Solicitor in years two and three of your Training Programme.</li><li>Year 2 – You will undertake your first year as a Trainee Solicitor and be placed in two of our different teams in six month intervals (your first and second seat). You will study alongside your work and complete your SQE1 exam towards the end of the year.</li><li>Year 3 – Subject to you passing your SQE1, you will progress into your second year of our Training Programme and gain experience in two more teams, again in six month intervals (your third and fourth seat). You will study alongside your work and complete your SQE2 exam.</li></ul>During years two and three the firm will pay for you to attend a preparation course before taking each of the SQE1 and SQE2 exams, along with also paying for your first attempt at these exams. In addition you are likely to receive paid study leave.At the end of this three-year Training Programme and subject to you passing your SQE exams, you will qualify as a Solicitor.Our Graduate Programme, via the LPC RouteIf you have already completed your LPC then you can proceed straight to becoming a Trainee Solicitor, which will equate to a two year Training Programme. During this two year period you will undertake four different seats in six month intervals and will qualify as a Solicitor at the end of the two years. You will not need to complete SQE1 or SQE2.<blockquote>“We understand the pressure involved when deciding where you want to start your legal career, but believe it is a very exciting opportunity for University Graduates with the launch of our new 3 year Graduate Trainee Programmes. As a firm, we are very passionate about our Training Programme and will support you throughout every step of your legal journey. We genuinely want you to succeed in your career and to also enjoy yourself whilst working towards that ultimate achievement.”</blockquote>–&nbsp;Victoria Jarmolkiewicz, Senior AssociateWhat we look for in a Trainee SolicitorTo apply for either Training Programme route, you will either be an undergraduate or graduate. Your degree need not be in law – we welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and universities.We’re looking for you to stand out from others – be that with your work experience, your achievements (academic, sports or arts), the skills and qualifications you’ve gained so far, or your commercial acumen.We want to know you’re passionate about the law and we also want to know you’re passionate about joining Steele Raymond. There really is no excuse not to undertake your research on the firm. It will show if you have and it will show if you haven’t!<blockquote>“I am often asked what makes an application for a training contract stand out. For me, the applicants who demonstrate exceptional personal achievement and have a good awareness of the firm are more likely to succeed.”</blockquote>–&nbsp;Shaun Guppy, Training PrincipalOur application process and important datesIf you would like to apply to join us in September 2026, or September 2027, please complete our application form and send this via email. Our closing date for applications is 30 April 2025. Interviews will be held in May 2025 and those successful at interview, will be invited to an assessment day in early June 2025.Summer vacation scheme 2025Based in our Bournemouth offices, our summer vacation scheme will give you a wide exposure to a variety of different teams. We will provide you with an understanding as to what working at a law firm is like and give you an opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced lawyers, so you can understand more about what they do and the area of law they’re passionate about.Our vacation scheme is open to LLB undergraduates or those finishing their Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).If you would like to apply for this opportunity and are free the week of 7th July 2025, please send a covering letter and your CV by email. Within your covering letter, please let us know the following:<ul><li>What excites you about gaining some work experience at Steele Raymond?</li><li>Why you want to choose a career in law?</li><li>An example where you’ve employed your can do attitude.</li></ul>The deadline for 2025 applications is 31 March 2025.

Training Contract 2026 or 2027 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - Steele Raymond

Closing date for both: 30 March 2025Training ContractWe are currently accepting applications for Training Contracts starting in 2026.Our graduate programme will give you the knowledge and experience you need to start your career in law. We have a small intake of 4-5 graduate trainees per year which ensures the availability of plenty of challenging and interesting work and maximises retention rates upon qualification. In terms of the scope and complexity of work on offer, there is limitless opportunity as we are keen to test ability, aptitude and commitment from day one. Over the two-year graduate programme our trainees have the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups; Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family, Property, and Private Client. Throughout the graduate programme trainees are given regular development support from their supervisor.Our graduate scheme takes place in our modern offices in Gerrards Cross and trainees are expected to attend the office most days.Applicants must have good academics - A-levels (ABB) or equivalent and a degree in any subject (2:1 or above (obtained or predicted)). The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly and solve problems creatively.In return we offer a competitive salary and financial support towards LPC/SQE courses.To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. They should use this stage to tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their work experience, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they feel they would be a good fit for BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an initial screening interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.The final stage of the process will be an assessment day at our office in Gerrards Cross during which shortlisted candidates will take part in a scenario exercise, deliver a short presentation on a non-law related subject, and attend an interview with two of the partners.Vacation schemeWe are now accepting applications for our vacation scheme in 2025.The vacation scheme takes place in our offices in Gerrards Cross over five days between June and September. It provides a great way to get to know the firm and experience working in a regional law firm. It is also a good opportunity for us to get to know you and we regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to join our paralegal or training contract assessment process.Our programme offers students the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups. During your week you will benefit from:<ul><li>introductions to each team</li><li>multiple networking opportunities with partners, associates, trainees and other representatives from across the firm</li><li>work shadowing with junior lawyers in each practice group, and</li><li>undertaking a mix of administration and paralegal/trainee tasks.</li></ul>Applicants must be studying or have studied for a law degree. &nbsp;To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they want to do a work placement at BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an online interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.

Training Contract 2026 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - BP Collins

We will be accepting applications until 31st March 2025.&nbsp;Mincoffs Solicitors is one of the North East’s leading corporate and commercial law firms, making it a fantastic place to start your legal career.Consistently praised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides, our team boasts Top Tier departments and Leading Individuals and produces glowing client and connector testimonials, year on year.Our clients are located across the UK and further afield, including the US, Thailand and India to name just a few, and work in a variety of sectors such as hospitality, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing and healthcare.With all that being said, perhaps the most important detail for those who are right at the start of their careers is the fact that we value our trainees and consider you an important part of the team from day one.That means you’ll be working on cases with solicitors at the top of their fields, honing essential legal skills and gaining real client experience.With a team of more than 100 and growing, we believe our culture is intrinsic to the success of the business and host regular staff drinks, brunches, clubs and events to give you the opportunity to mix with staff across the firm and at all stages of their careers.We take on two trainees per year, who will spend six to eight months in three or four seats and cover a range of contentious and non-contentious experience.While we will try our best to offer you exposure to the areas of law you are particularly interested in, this cannot be guaranteed.Potential seats may include:<ul><li>Corporate</li><li>Commercial Services</li><li>Real Estate</li><li>Dispute Resolution</li><li>Employment</li><li>Wills, Probate and Trusts</li><li>Family Law</li></ul>How to applyThe application process for our training contract is straightforward: email a copy of your up-to-date CV and a covering letter.What year should I be in to apply?Candidates should have completed or be completing their exempting degree or LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 when applying for a training contract at Mincoffs Solicitors, to be in a position to commence a training contract in autumn 2025. Alternatively, we accept applications from candidates who will be in a position to commence a training contract in autumn 2026.Can I apply if I initially studied a ‘non-law’ degree?Yes, provided you undertake the Graduate Diploma in Law and LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 prior to your contract commencing.Further informationFor any further information, or if you would like an informal chat about our solicitor training contract application process, please email our dedicated Training Contract inbox and one&nbsp;of the team will get back to you.

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