Aspiring Solicitor: Trainee Lawyer Experience

Wolferstans; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolferstans in Plymouth offers a structured training role designed to develop practical legal skills across a broad range of matters. Working under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience, observe experienced lawyers, and build professional judgement to qualify as a solicitor.

You will contribute to client interviews, research, drafting, and communications, while developing commercial awareness and empathy in client care within a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Assist with client interviews and gathering information.
• Conduct legal research and assess problems to advise clients.
• Draft correspondence and documents under supervision.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members.
• Maintain training and development log.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews.
• Assess legal problems and advise clients.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Prepare strategy for client case.
• Prepare correspondence and replies to enquiries.
• Draft and negotiate documents.

Skills

Client interviews

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Job description

Wolferstans in Plymouth offers a structured training role designed to develop practical legal skills across a broad range of matters. Working under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience, observe experienced lawyers, and build professional judgement to qualify as a solicitor.

You will contribute to client interviews, research, drafting, and communications, while developing commercial awareness and empathy in client care within a supportive, collaborative team.