Trainee Solicitor - Criminal Law

Job Description 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) if required;

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

Knowledge & Qualifications

Required: Educated to degree standard.

Desirable: Driving Licence, Completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) / Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

Skills

Required: Organisational and management, Face-to-face communication, Advocacy, Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, Computer literate

Previous Experience

Desirable but not required.

Other

You must have integrity, motivation, reliability, a personable manner, and be trustworthy.