Trainee Solicitor

Hogan Brown Solicitors; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Brown Solicitors in Liverpool City Centre is seeking a Trainee Solicitor to join our specialist criminal and regulatory practice. The role targets individuals who have completed the LPC or SQE and are looking to develop a career in criminal defence and regulatory work.

The successful candidate will assist with a varied caseload, prepare cases for hearings, and attend conferences and hearings, while maintaining high standards of client care and professional communication.

Qualifications

• LPCSQE completion required or expected by start date.
• Strong academic and legal background.
• Genuine interest in criminal and regulatory law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with a varied caseload of criminal, regulatory and related matters.
• Help prepare cases for hearings, trials, investigations and regulatory proceedings.
• Attend client conferences, court hearings and participate as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, courts, prosecutors, regulators and other third parties.
• Support the team with case preparation, including document review and briefing counsel.

Skills

LPC/SQE completed

Criminal & regulatory law interest

Strong communication

Education

LPC/SQE completion

Job description

Trainee Solicitor – Criminal & Regulatory Law

Location: Liverpool City Centre.

Contract: Full-time.

Start Date: December 2026.

Qualification: LPC or SQE completed

Experience: Suitable for candidates seeking their training contract / qualifying experience. Candidates who have had relevant hands-on experience with a criminal or regulatory legal practice are desirable but not essential.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Trainee Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and is looking to develop a career in criminal defence, and regulatory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with a varied caseload of criminal, regulatory and related matters.
• Assisting with the preparation of cases for hearings, trials, investigations and regulatory proceedings.
• Attending client conferences, court hearings, as appropriate.
• Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, courts, prosecuting authorities, regulators and other third parties.
• Supporting the team with case preparation, including document review, chronology preparation and briefing counsel.

The Candidate

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Completion of the LPC or SQE, or confirmation of completion by the proposed start date.
• A strong academic and legal background.
• A genuine interest in criminal and regulatory law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Previous experience in criminal defence, regulatory work, litigation, advocacy, paralegal role would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Structured training and supervision from experienced criminal and regulatory practitioners.
• Exposure to a varied and challenging caseload.
• Opportunities to develop practical legal, advocacy and client-management skills.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a specialist criminal and regulatory practice.

About Us

HOGAN BROWN is a specialist law firm advising individuals, businesses and organisations on complex criminal, regulatory and contentious matters.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, strategic legal advice while delivering a personal and client-focused service.

Our team handles challenging and often high-profile matters, providing trainees with the opportunity to develop their skills in a demanding but supportive environment.

Closing date for applications is 31/10/2026, with interviews in November 2026.