Criminal Defence Trainee Solicitor — Hands-on Training

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Stock Moran Swalwell seeks a driven Trainee Solicitor to join our criminal defence team in central Wigan. You will take on responsibilities from day one under full supervision and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop as a solicitor.

You will interview clients, shadow solicitors at police stations, prepare cases for Magistrates and Crown Court, and liaise with prosecutors and courts. A full driving licence is essential as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Common-sense approach to legal issues.
• Ability to handle responsibility and manage tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients in the office, courts and prisons.
• Shadowing solicitors at police stations with a view to accreditation.
• Preparation of cases for Magistrates and Crown Court under supervision.
• Liaising with the prosecution, Counsel and Court in file administration.

Skills

Academic background

Common sense

Responsibility & task management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Driving licence

Job description

Stock Moran Swalwell seeks a driven Trainee Solicitor to join our criminal defence team in central Wigan. You will take on responsibilities from day one under full supervision and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop as a solicitor.

You will interview clients, shadow solicitors at police stations, prepare cases for Magistrates and Crown Court, and liaise with prosecutors and courts. A full driving licence is essential as part of the role.