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Deadline 26 December 2024Regulated 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.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Paralegal - Housing Law - Duncan Lewis

Deadline: 31 January 2025For generations, we’ve been guiding families and for decades, advising businesses, building a reputation for our comprehensive and personal approach to law. Our legacy translates directly into our dynamic Trainee Programme, designed to prepare and inspire the next generation of top legal professionals.Our trainee programmeEach year, we select between three and six trainees to join our team. Beginning in September 2026, our programme includes different training contract pathways depending on whether you have taken the LPC or will qualify through the SQE route. For those who haven’t taken the LPC, we will offer a Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) training contract which will be two years and nine months long and include the following:<ul><li>September 2026 – Three week office based induction to familiarise you with the firm, followed by a full time, online SQE1 preparation course, fully paid for by us. While studying online, you’re encouraged to spend part of your time at one of our offices, benefiting from the supportive, professional environment.</li><li>January 2027 – SQE1 Exam</li><li>January 2027 – January 2028 – Two six month qualifying work experience placements (“seats”). We strive to match you with your preferred departments, but we always ensure exposure to both contentious and non-contentious areas of law.</li><li>January – March 2028 – Full time, online SQE2 preparation, with the course funded by us. Again, we welcome you to study in our offices as you prepare.</li><li>April – May 2028 – SQE2 Exam</li><li>May/June 2028 – June 2029 – Two additional six month seats to complete your practical experience.</li></ul>Throughout your studies and practical experience, you’ll receive a salary, with all exam and course fees covered. For those who have completed the LPC, we offer a two year training contract with four six-month seats.In addition to comprehensive training, you’ll work across multiple office locations, gaining broad exposure to different clients and cases. You’ll be paired with an experienced buddy for one-on-one support, learn from expert fee earners, and have the opportunity to experience cases from start to finish—immersing you in our ethos of personalized client service.Your applicationFor September 2026 trainees, applications will be open from 1 November 2024 to 31 January 2025. Our trainees bring a range of backgrounds and unique skillsets to our firm, yet our application process emphasises certain core competencies:<ul><li>A strong academic foundation (law degree, non-law degree, or GDL with a preference for 2:1 or higher)</li><li>Relevant work experience that reflects a commitment to law</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proactive work style and collaborative team abilities</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and essential IT tools</li><li>Commercial awareness</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Analytical and critical thinking</li><li>Adaptability</li><li>Client-focused approach</li><li>Ethical judgment and integrity.</li></ul>Shortlisted candidates will join us for an engaging assessment day, where we’ll observe your communication skills, teamwork, and analytical abilities through a series of tasks, including:<ul><li>A critical reasoning test</li><li>A written exercise</li><li>A group discussion with a presentation component</li><li>An interview.</li></ul>We look for well-rounded individuals with a friendly, professional presence and the ability to relate to others naturally. Successful candidates are encouraged to contribute beyond their day-to-day work, engage in firm activities, and demonstrate initiative.Our commitment to youCurrently, Year 1 trainees receive a salary of £30,000 per annum and Year 2 trainees receive £32,000 per annum. In addition, all of our employees receive group life insurance, a contributory pension, 25 days’ holiday, and optional health insurance. For further information, please contact a member of our HR team at <a href="mailto:jobs@twmsolicitors.com?subject=Trainee%20Solicitor%20Opportunities" target="_blank">jobs@twmsolicitors.com</a>. TWM Solicitors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.Join us, and be a part of a tradition of exceptional legal service.

Training Contract - September 2026 - TWM Solicitors

Application deadline: 2 February 2025Applying for a training contract with Fox Williams begins with an application for our vacation schemes, as this is the only way we recruit our trainee solicitors. We believe this is an important process for us as well as any prospective trainee solicitors.Our commitment to trainees allows you to make the most out of your career. You’ll find a rewarding, fast-paced environment where you feel challenged to excel, but always fully supported. Through our collegiate approach you will be guided at all times by senior members of staff and given a thorough grounding in the legal world through regular workshops which go beyond black letter law by focusing on commercial know-how and technical legal expertise too.Your day-to-day learning is the most crucial training you will receive which is why we take on only a select number of trainees per year. You will be given a significant amount of one-to-one partner contact as well as regular interaction with our clients to give you a broad and varied legal understanding.Eligibility requirementsABB at A Level and a 2:1 at degree level.We also partner with social mobility charity upReach to use a contextual recruitment tool, to ensure equal opportunities for all our applicants. The tool, called REALrating has been created by upReach, a social mobility charity. It considers academic performance in the context of factors such as school attended and background and gives employers a fairer measure of academic achievements than exam grades alone.We accept applications from students working towards their Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualifications or the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).We accept applications from those at all stages of LPC or SQE. We ask that your LPC or SQE is completed and passed before you start your training contract with us, but you can apply before starting it or during your studies.For full details, select apply.We only fund the LPC or SQE study and exam fees if you have not started studying yet as we don’t fund these exams retrospectively.

Training Contracts - 2025-2027 - Fox Williams

The closing date for applications is 31st January 2025.We are now accepting&nbsp;applications for 2026 training contracts.&nbsp;We very much welcome trainee solicitor applications from graduates who have completed the LPC or the SQE1 and are moving onto SQE2.&nbsp;Mfg has eight separate divisions dealing with a range of commercial and private client requirements. The opportunities are diverse and exciting.&nbsp;• Corporate&nbsp;• Commercial Property&nbsp;• Litigation&nbsp;• Employment&nbsp;• Agriculture and Rural Affairs&nbsp;• Residential Property&nbsp;• Private Client&nbsp;• FamilyFollowing introduction of the SQE, the firm has decided to maintain its traditional training contract structure of 4x six-month ‘seats’ for all successful applicants, which will include contentious and non-contentious work. We view that this provides the right breadth of experience and assessment process to ensure our Trainees qualify into the practice area of best fit for both the individual and the firm.&nbsp;To apply for a training contract please apply via the application form on our website.

Training Contract - 2026 - mfg solicitors

Application deadline 31 January 2025We intend to make training contract offers to Vacation Scheme applicants that we consider have the attributes and qualities that we need.&nbsp; Each year we offer places on our interactive Vacation Scheme which takes place in March/April. There is also an annual Assessment Day for anyone unable to participate in the Vacation Scheme.&nbsp;Key deadlines are:<ul><li>Vacation Scheme – 31st January</li><li>Assessment Event – 31st May</li></ul>About HiggsOur PurposeTo forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.Our Commitment to Our PeopleWe do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.Our Core ValuesHiggs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, RelationshipsOur approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health &amp; wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition.When recruiting, we:<ul><li>Value enthusiasm and personality</li><li>Want to be an employer of choice for talented, driven and client-focused people</li><li>Are always looking for the very best to strengthen our team and bring new skills and ideas</li><li>Integrate new people to realise their potential</li></ul>Higgs is different from your average law firm. We successfully combine traditional values with an innovative approach to legal problems which has helped to attract an impressive client base whilst also staying true to our local community and an ability to offer a full range of services. We are proud to provide a supportive and friendly working environment within which both colleagues and clients can thrive.Our Vacation SchemeWe are offering the opportunity to take part in our Vacation Scheme, giving you the chance to work alongside our lawyers and central teams.We hope you will gain:<ul><li>A better understanding of our practices areas and work types;</li><li>The chance to experience our unique culture;</li><li>An insight into life at Higgs including our people, our clients and our way of working.</li></ul>What we are looking forPeople that have a genuine interest in working in the legal profession, have tenacity, drive and enthusiasm, an ability to build and maintain relationships and a real desire to learn. We intend to make training contract offers to Vacation Scheme applicants that we consider have the attributes and qualities that we need.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key datesIf you are interested please make an application by 31st January 2025. The Vacation Scheme will take place the week commencing the 7th April until the 11th April 2025 and you will need to be available to work for the whole week.Equal OpportunitiesAs charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed <a href="https://www.higgsllp.co.uk/media/imvifhdf/higgs-diversity-data.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.Other informationPlease confirm whether reasonable adjustments are required in order to support your application.For anything else, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@HiggsLLP.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@HiggsLLP.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Vacation Scheme and Training Contract - 2025 - Higgs LLP

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWho are we?Hawkswell Kilvington is a boutique law firm specialising in construction and engineering; one of only a handful of such firms in the UK.We provide legal advice in areas ranging from contract procurement and negotiation through to dispute resolution, all with a straightforward, no-nonsense commercial approach.We have a wealth of experience in dealing with issues relating to office developments, industrial units, shopping centres, hospitals, schools and colleges, airports, power plants and large infrastructure projects.The firm is ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners, as are a number of our solicitors.Training and development is at the heart of what we do. Our aim is always for our trainee solicitors to be retained, and to have a long and successful career with the firm. Two of our current Partners trained with the firm and are testament to this.What is construction law?The construction industry is one of the most significant contributors to UK GDP. You only have to look at the skyline in any major town or city to see the vast amount of construction work being undertaken.Construction law is an area of legal practice dealing with matters relating to the built environment (infrastructure, construction and engineering).It encompasses many different areas of law, including contract, tort, and commercial to name but a few.It really is very diverse, covering a vast range of legal issues including contract negotiations, payment disputes, defects and professional negligence claims.What is it like to work at Hawkswell Kilvington?The wellbeing of our staff is at the core of our values.Trainees are an integral part of our team, and we will provide support and mentoring to ensure you get the best possible training.You will be part of an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity and encouragement to develop their skills and do their best work.We value diversity. Our office is an inclusive environment where the individuality of every team member is embraced. As a firm our goal is to have balanced representation across the firm, and to grow with a rich and diverse talent base.We are committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and work hard to promote the importance of CSR both internally and externally. For example, we are conscious of the changing climate and are always looking at opportunities to reduce our impacts and associated emissions further, including through energy and resource efficiency, waste prevention and sustainable travel. We have recently achieved the Carbon Neutral Plus Standard. We also have a dedicated charity partner each year and run various events to raise money for that charity.What’s on Offer?<ul><li>A competitive salary that increases in your second year</li><li>Gym membership</li><li>Significant contribution towards the cost of your LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 (on successfully completing your probation period)</li><li>State of the art IT equipment</li><li>Mobile phone</li><li>A brand new collaborative office space, along with the option for agile working</li><li>A dedicated training mentor to guide you through your learning and development.</li></ul>What are we looking for?<ul><li>A vibrant, energetic individual looking for an exciting career opportunity in one of the UK’s leading construction law firms.</li><li>A candidate with a strong academic record with at least a 2:1 degree.</li><li>If you have undertaken the LPC/SQE you must have passed first time.</li></ul>How to apply?If you would like to apply for a training contract at Hawkswell Kilvington, please email a copy of your C.V. and a covering letter to Louise Tankard at <a href="mailto:ltankard@hklegal.co.uk" target="_blank">ltankard@hklegal.co.uk</a>Interviews usually take place in spring and training contract offers are made a little while after that – usually by the summer.Most applicants apply either when they’re at law school or, having completed the academic stage of training, while working as a paralegal.We are happy to consider applications from candidates who have studied either the LPC or SQE. We require that candidates have completed and passed either the LPC or SQE1 before commencing a training contract or qualifying work experience with us.The period of the training contract or qualifying work experience is 2 years.

Training Contract - Construction & Engineering - Hawkswell Kilvington

Application deadline: 31 December 2024We are recruiting for a Assistant Paralegal or Paralegal to join our Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Birmingham. Our FSDI team are one of the largest providers of legal services to the financial services sector in the UK, with over 300 dedicated financial services lawyers across our UK network of offices. Our relationships within the sector includes many of the UK's largest clearing banks, building societies, international banks, specialist lenders, merchant services and payment gateway providers.Your RoleAs a Paralegal you will be responsible for the following;&nbsp;<ul><li>Junior fee earning case work including being responsible for your own cases, under supervision.</li><li>Investigating and analysing claims, preparing draft advices.</li><li>Assisting solicitors with preparing trial bundles.</li><li>Instructing experts and carrying out Initial review of expert reports</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Reviewing discovery documents received from other parties</li><li>Managing key dates</li><li>Assisting with recording, reporting on and analysing Management Information</li><li>Assisting with billing</li></ul>Your Skills and Experience<ul><li>Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)&nbsp;</li><li>Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility</li><li>Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial</li><li>Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts &amp; managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis</li></ul>Your TeamTLT has one of the largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices in the UK, with partner led teams in all jurisdictions. We act for a range of financial institutions including large UK banks, international banks, challenger banks and fintechs, giving commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes.&nbsp;We advise across the whole spectrum of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.About TLTFast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,200 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2021 we were named The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year, recognising our incredible success story.Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.&nbsp;Our BenefitsWe value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.&nbsp;At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people.TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.&nbsp;We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:HR-Recruitment@TLTsolicitors.com" target="_blank">HR-Recruitment@TLTsolicitors.com</a>&nbsp;

Paralegal - Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) - TLT

APPLICATIONS LISTED FOR 2025We offer a limited number of placements each year. Please contact Rowan Wakefield-Lynch <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> with your CV and a covering letter.Closing date for applications to be sent to <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> is 31st March 2025.You will receive varied hands-on experience during your time at Osbornes Law. You are likely to attend court hearings, sit in on client interviews, conduct research, as well as general administrative duties.Working within a department, supervised by a partner or senior solicitor, will enhance your legal and practical skills. You will be very much a team player. Placements are within the Family Department.What we expect from you:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Bs at A level</li><li>Undergraduates must be studying for a Law Degree</li><li>Post graduates will be considered if you are studying for a General Diploma in Law (GDL) or LPC</li><li>Enthusiasm and Flexibility</li></ul>

Work experience (unpaid) - Osbornes Law

Application deadline: 26.12.2024Public Law Department Background:Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”. Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm’s flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalized, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad.As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. We also collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law.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 Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)</li><li>Attending conferences and court</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>Immigration Accreditation preferred</li><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Public Law</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 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. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.About usRegulated 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.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Paralegal - Public Law - Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Deadline: midday 30 January 2025Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the GDL.What is a graduate solicitor apprenticeship?Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the PGDL (or equivalent). You can apply from the penultimate year of your law degree, or final year of your non-law degree.&nbsp;Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship will support you through to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). As you are not required to complete the SQE before joining the firm, you are able to start straight from your degree or PGDL - gaining more on-the-job experience, and earning a salary, earlier.Our apprenticeship is a 32-month programme designed to provide you with an excellent training experience leading to your qualification as a solicitor. You’ll be able to test your skills across five seats within the business whilst supported by a robust network. You will be given the opportunity to learn from legal experts whilst completing high quality work with responsibly and client exposure.If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.What is included in the Weightmans graduate solicitor apprenticeship?You will complete five work placements in teams across the business. One day each week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning whilst completing your solicitor qualifying exams (SQE1 and SQE2) with BPP University Law School, with all fees paid by the firm.Is the graduate solicitor apprenticeship for you?To apply for the role of trainee solicitor you will be a graduate or be due to graduate before September 2026. If your degree is not a qualifying law degree (LLB) you will be required to also complete a post graduate diploma in law (or equivalent) before commencing your training. If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.Our trainee solicitors will develop the competencies listed below as they progress through the programme. These competencies are also used to help shape our early careers recruitment processes; we assess for potential in these areas, but we do not expect experience.<ul><li>Reasons and problem solves effectively with complex data and information and learns quickly.</li><li>Plans, organises, prioritises and manages resources and time.</li><li>IT literate.</li><li>Has a strong commercial focus.</li><li>Emotionally resilient, mature and positive when the going gets tough.</li><li>Customer-centric — both internal and external.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable.</li><li>Demonstrates integrity.</li><li>Is achievement-driven, shows initiative, takes responsibility with a ‘can do’ attitude.</li><li>Committed to continuous improvement.</li><li>Attends to the detail and is quality minded.</li><li>Self‐aware — knows own strengths and weaknesses.</li><li>Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Assertive and socially confident.</li><li>Influential and persuasive.</li><li>Team player and team builder who networks effectively.</li><li>Diplomatic, tactful and empathic.</li><li>Interpersonally skilled, reads people and situations and then adapts accordingly.</li><li>Aware of and propagates a positive and professional image and persona.</li></ul>Salary and benefitsFor year one as a trainee solicitor, you would receive a salary of £27,000 (£34,000 London), which will increase after 12 months to £29,000 (£36,000 London). As a Weightmans employee, you will also be entitled to our excellent staff benefits including:<ul><li>28 days' holiday</li><li>Healthcare cover</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Travel loan scheme</li><li>Employee care scheme</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Dental care scheme</li></ul>

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