Paralegal with Progression to Training Contract

This September, we are looking to take on two Paralegals whom we intend to train to become qualified solicitors. We’re looking for candidates with 2:2 or above law degrees who have not yet started or commenced/completed either the LPC or SQE1 qualification. We work closely with our communities, so those candidates with great links to any of the locations of our offices, are preferred.

The ideal applicants will have good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for a career in law. If successful in the paralegal role, you will be offered the opportunity to complete a period of qualifying experience (either by way of a Period of Recognised Training or Qualifying Work Experience, depending on the route to qualification).

We are a long established, yet forward-thinking law firm based in beautiful East Sussex. We have offices (mostly a stone’s throw from the beach) and close to mainline stations in Hastings, Eastbourne, Battle, Bexhill, and Rye, employing over 100 staff. We are proud to offer a good work-life balance and a relaxed and friendly working environment. We take pride in embracing equality and diversity amongst our workforces.

We have an excellent track record of developing trainee solicitors, by providing valuable experience with mentoring in Residential Property, Corporate and Commercial, Court of Protection and Vulnerable Clients, Wills, Trusts and Probate, Dispute Resolution and Family Law.

There are always post qualification opportunities within our growing firm, and we love to see our trainees progressing to permanent positions within the firm, post qualification.

If you’re wondering what it is like to be a trainee with Heringtons, here are some of the words our recent trainees used to describe their experience:

"Varied”, "Informative”, "Comprehensive”, "Purposeful”, "Engaging”, "Supportive”, "Stimulating”, "Teamwork” …. not bad, we’ll take that.

We're looking for individuals who are driven, intuitive, focused, adaptable, and keen to learn. We will support these individuals and expose them to work that gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment. 

If you are keen to join our team and are happy to work across all of our 5 offices, we would be very keen to hear from you. 

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV together with a covering letter, explaining your reasons for applying and any connection that you have to the locations of our offices to us. The closing date for applications is 13th May 2025.

Please use the Subject Reference – Paralegal to Trainee Solicitor 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will need to be available to attend a one-day assessment interview with other selected candidates on 4th June 2025, at a central Hastings location. 

Location:

• During the training period, there will be an expectation to work at any of our 5 offices, Rye, Hastings, Battle, Bexhill and Eastbourne. All offices are located near mainline railway stations. 

Benefits:

• Holiday allowance of 20 days a year, increasing to 25 upon extended service. We are closed for the Christmas period.
• Life cover of 2 x salary is provided from commencement date.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Opportunity to earn bonuses. 

(Please note, that we will not necessarily acknowledge all applications, due to the volume received).