Trainee Solicitor (Period of Recognised Training/QWE)

Forbes Solicitors; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Trainee Solicitor, gaining hands-on experience across various legal areas. Benefit from comprehensive training and a supportive environment while developing your skills to become a qualified solicitor. The firm values teamwork and offers numerous benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Ongoing professional development

Company pension

Profit share scheme

Health care benefits

Retailer and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Must have completed a law degree or GDL/PGDL and LPC/SQE 1 before starting.
• Practical exposure through court attendance, pro-bono work, or roles within a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four different six-month seats in diverse legal areas.
• Receive guidance through one-to-one sessions with experienced solicitors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree or equivalent

Completion of the LPC / SQE 1

Job description

Job Description

UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards

Trainee Solicitor – Period Of Recognised Training/Qualifying Work Experience

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Join the Investors in People, UK Employer of the Year Award Winners, as a Trainee Solicitor through the traditional route to qualification. This is a chance to grow your legal expertise, work alongside skilled professionals, and contribute to a collaborative and professional environment.

Comprehensive Training

Experience with four different six-month seats in diverse legal areas, gaining hands-on exposure to client work from the start. As you develop, your responsibilities will expand, offering opportunities to work on more complex cases.

Supportive Environment

Receive guidance through one-to-one sessions with experienced solicitors, mentors, and a dedicated Graduate Recruitment Team who will offer advice and help you develop your knowledge, skills, and experience, helping you become a well-rounded Solicitor.

For more information on our Training Contracts and the recruitment process, please visit our website – Graduate Recruitment Process

What We Look For In a Forbes Trainee

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills, and behaviors in:

Qualifications

• A Law Degree (or equivalent) or completion of the GDL/PGDL.
• Completion of the LPC / SQE 1 or progress towards completion

Prospective trainees looking to start a period of recognised training must have completed a law degree or the GDL/PGDL and the LPC or SQE 1 prior to starting the Training Contract with us.

Dedication to the Legal Field

• Practical exposure to law through activities like court attendance, pro-bono work, legal clinics, work placements, or roles within a law firm (e.g., Paralegal, vacation schemes).

Knowledge, Skills And Behaviours

• Aligns with the Firm's values;
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong commercial awareness;
• Good local connections to the Lancashire, Manchester, and Yorkshire areas;
• Proven competence in IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems);
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal;

Following a successful application, candidates will be invited to take part in the next stage of the Graduate Recruitment process. For further information and the dates set for the recruitment process, please see our website - Graduate Recruitment Process

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team is known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024, and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values-led firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning team.

The Benefits

We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
• Celebration leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Profit share scheme
• Long service awards
• Subsidised tuck shops
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
• Retailer and gym membership discounts
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
• Annual Events

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.