Trainee Lawyers (Referendarstation)

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft; Berlin; On-site; EUR 10,044 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft in Berlin seeks trainee lawyers (Referendare) for all practice areas. You will be involved in casework from day one, working side by side with our lawyers as a member of the team.

We provide first-class training with continuous feedback, the One Step Ahead programme including exam preparation, and access to modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app to support your legal training.

Qualifications

• First state examination with grade fully satisfactory or better
• Very good command of English
• Interest in business-related issues and a challenging practical legal training
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in law
• Structured approach to legal analysis

Responsibilities

• Involved in casework from day one alongside our lawyers
• Continuous feedback to develop your legal skills

Skills

Very good English

Education

First state examination

Job description

About us

With more than 400 lawyers across our offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Brussels and London, Gleiss Lutz advises clients on all aspects of business law. Our full service approach delivers top-tier advice across the spectrum. We are renowned for our in-depth and pragmatic approach to solving the most complex legal challenges – and for our uncompromising commitment to quality.

We are seeking trainee lawyers (Referendare) (m/f/d) for all practice areas at our Berlin office.

Your role

We place your legal training centre stage. You will be involved in casework from the outset, working side by side with our lawyers as a member of the team. Continuous, direct feedback will help you develop your legal skills with focus and purpose.

Your profile

• First state examination with a grade of fully satisfactory (vollbefriedigend) or better
• Very good command of English
• Interest in business-related issues and a challenging practical legal training programme
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession
• A structured approach to legal analysis

What we offer

• First-class training experience: Active involvement in legal work from day one, personal support, and regular feedback
• One Step Ahead programme: Comprehensive support for your exam preparation including written exams and seminars from Kaiser & Hemmer, case presentation training, lectures and workshops, legal English courses, and modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app.
• Wellbeing offerings: Access to our Corporate Health Programme, including the EGYM Wellpass
• Networking & events: Networking opportunities at after-work events and group activities to build valuable connections and gain insight into our firm’s culture

Practical legal training with real prospects – for the next step in your legal career.

Apply now and join a team that embodies excellence and supports your professional growth.

Contact

Katrin Woidacki
Recruiting

Washingtonplatz 3, 10557 Berlin
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]