Trainee Solicitor

Key Tasks

1. Carry out all reasonable instructions from senior staff promptly and enthusiastically;
2. Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision;
3. Acquiring and maintaining legal knowledge through training and development activity and ensuring compliance with professional development requirements of Regulator;
4. To become confident in dealing with clients and other professionals and to learn the ability quickly to earn the trust of clients and others in all dealings;
5. To provide a valuable contribution to the work of each department to which the trainee has been allocated a seat, to assist each training principal with his or her daily workload and to provide practice support both departmentally and generally within the firm;
6. Complete the Professional Skills Course (PSC);
7. Complete the Police Station Accreditation Qualification.
8. Adhere to the terms of the Training Contract;
9. File management in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual and Lexcel requirements, as appropriate;
10. Compliance with LAA contract requirements, as appropriate;
11. Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information;
12. To maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional standards and client care;
13. Taking client instructions and providing high quality legal advice and assistance;
14. Efficiently and effectively manage a personal caseload, where appropriate;
15. Represent clients at hearings and at the police station, if appropriate, subject to rights of audience;
16. Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules;
17. Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment;
18. Contribute to the smooth running of the office and maintaining/improving office procedures;
19. Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy;
20. Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Person Specification

Desirable

• Educated to degree standard
• Driving Licence
• Completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) / Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

Skills

• Organisational and management
• Face to face communication
• Advocacy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Computer literate

Experience

• Some experience in legal work

Other

• Integrity
• Motivation
• Reliability
• Personable manner
• Trustworthy

Hours and Location

• Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5.15pm. This is a full-time role.
• Chester, Cheshire