Graduate Legal Trainee

Job title:

Graduate Legal Trainee

Company:

Cathedral Appointments

Job description

Staring salary £22k | Office Based | Full training and developmentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Legal Trainee to join a well-established, specialist law firm focused exclusively on road traffic law. With a national presence, the firm handles high volumes of cases daily across the country, supporting clients through telephone, website, and email enquiries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious law graduate to join their structured Graduate Legal Trainee Programme, which offers the opportunity to gain Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) over two years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced environment and develop your legal career from the ground up.This role offers a starting salary of £22k, raising to £22,500 after probation.The RoleThis is a hands-on training role designed for an individual with a passion for developing expertise within the Legal profession. You will gain invaluable practical experience, working within a dynamic legal team that manages court cases nationwide. The firm has strong partnerships with barristers and chambers to support advocacy, providing a well-rounded learning experience. If you’re looking to progress towards full solicitor qualification, this is the perfect opportunity to start your legal career.Graduate Legal Trainee Responsibilities include: –

• Handling telephone-based legal enquiries, providing initial advice and case support
• Assisting with case preparation for court proceedings, including liaising with clients, barristers, and court staff
• Managing a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment

Graduate Legal Trainee Requirements include: –

• A law graduate (LLB/GDL) however, no prior experience is required
• A strong work ethic with a desire to qualify as a solicitor
• Excellent communication skills, particularly over the phone
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cases efficiently

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full training and development to gain QWE and prepare for the SQE
• Hands-on experience in a highly specialised area of law
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, national law firm
• Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
• Auto-enrolment pension with Nest
• Health and Wellbeing Care Plan (after probation)
• Smart casual dress code
• 4 all staff-paid events per year

This is a rare opportunity for a law graduate to train and grow in a highly specialist field, with full support towards qualifying as a solicitor. If you are driven, eager to learn, and looking for a clear progression path, apply today!Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.Recruitment Consultant: Amelia LuxtonRef: 10756

Expected salary

Location

Newton Abbot, Devon

Job date

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:32:25 GMT

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