Training Contract 2027/2028

Porter Dodson LLP; Hounslow; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible Working

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Gym membership discounts

Discounted legal support

Charity fundraising & office socials

Descrizione del lavoro

Porter Dodson LLP is offering a Training Contract for 2027/2028 with a four-seat rotation across departments and a six-month seat cycle. The role provides legal and administrative support to solicitors, alongside a structured programme and study time for qualification as a solicitor.

Applicants should be prepared to undertake two questions per year of training and meet degree and A-Level requirements. Flexible location supports varied working arrangements with a strong focus on development.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in law or any other relevant subject; conversion courses acceptable.
• BBB at A-Level in any subject as minimum requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good time management.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency with IT tools and case management systems.

Mansioni

• Assist solicitors with legal research, document drafting, and case preparation.
• Support fee earners with management of client files, filing, review, and correspondence.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings where appropriate and take notes.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, and bundles under supervision.
• Manage diary, scheduling, and file maintenance.
• Comply with internal policies, data protection obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal training, knowledge sharing, and practice group activities.
• Participate in quarterly reviews and performance assessments mid/late each seat.
• Training records completed weekly and reviewed monthly with supervisor.
• Fulfil apprenticeship requirements including study time and exam prep.
• Rotate through different practice areas to gain broad experience.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Document drafting

Client file management

Time management

Communication

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in law or conversion

A-Level BBB minimum

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Training Contract 2027/2028

Application Deadline: 6 January 2027

Department: Central Team

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Description

Alongside your CV, you must submit a Personal Summary/Cover Letter as a separate document, answering the below set questions. There is a word limit of 300 words per question.

1. Why do you want to qualify as a solicitor and specifically at Porter Dodson.
2. Tell us about something interesting you have read in the legal news recently and why this has interested you?
3. Which areas of law interest you most, and what recent or upcoming changes do you think will affect that area? How should Porter Dodson respond?
4. Tell us about your proudest achievement and what it demonstrates about you as a future solicitor.

Training Contract Overview

To provide legal and administrative support to solicitors and legal teams while undertaking the training contract. This structured training programme combines multiple learning and teaching methods consisting of practical work-based tasks, shadowing, self-study and reflection, as difficulty level and workload increase throughout each seat, to ensure successful qualification as a Solicitor. The training contract structure consists of 4 departmental seats with a seat rotation every 6 months where trainee solicitors will rotate to a different department to gain experience in different legal disciplines and expand their legal knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with legal research, document drafting, and case preparation.
• Support fee earners with the management of client files, including filing, document review, and correspondence.
• Attend and take notes in client meetings and court hearings where appropriate.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, and bundles under supervision.
• Manage administrative tasks such as diary management, scheduling, and file maintenance.
• Comply with internal policies, data protection obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal training sessions, knowledge sharing, and practice group activities.
• Participation in quarterly reviews and performance assessments coinciding with the middle and end of each seat.
• Training Records completed on a weekly basis, reviewed monthly with supervisor.
• Fulfil all requirements of the apprenticeship programme, including study time and exam preparation.
• Rotate through different practice areas to gain experience in a broad range of legal disciplines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in law or any other relevant subject. If a law degree has not been completed then it is desirable for a law conversion course to have been completed.
• Minimum grade BBB achieved at A-Level in any subject.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates an interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.Capable of handling confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Experience

• Legal work experience (e.g., internships, placements) is desirable but not essential.
• Customer service, administrative, or office-based experience is beneficial.

Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and adaptable.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• 25 days holiday, in addition to plus bank holidays
• Extra day of holiday for your birthday
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
• Discounted legal Support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials