Trainee Solicitor/Solicitor

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

We are an established criminal defence firm based in the centre of Wigan, Lancashire and provide a comprehensive training program specialising solely in criminal law.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and diligent Trainee Solicitor to join our expanding team of lawyers. The right candidate should demonstrate a common-sense approach to legal matters, take on responsibility from the outset under full supervision, effectively manage assigned tasks and work collaboratively with colleagues and be an integral part of our team from the outset.

Your day to day roles will include;

• Interviewing clients in the office, courts and prisons
• Shadowing solicitors at police stations with a view to being an accredited police station representative as soon as practicable
• Preparation of cases for both Magistrates and Crown Court under the supervision of a training partner
• Liasing with the prosecution, Counsel and Court in the general administration of files

Requirements:

• Strong academic background
• Display a common-sense approach to legal issues
• Ability to handle responsibility and effectively 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 skills
• A full driving licence and possession of a car is essential.

In summary, at Stock Moran Swalwell it is our goal to cultivate talented individuals who will become exceptional solicitors and contribute to the continued success of our firm. We provide a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and offers exposure to what we consider the most exciting and challenging areas of the law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

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