Key Purpose of this Role
As a Trainee Solicitor, you will commence a training programme designed to enable you to provide legal advice and representation in the Police Station, Magistrates’ and Crown Court.
Job Summary
Successful candidates will be required to pass the Police Station Qualification (PSQ) and complete the period of recognised training.
Key Responsibilities
* progressing legal cases from arrest through to sentence
* taking instructions from clients, drafting statements and preparing attendance notes
* develop and advise on relevant options, strategies and solutions
* undertake police station representation (including active participation in our out of hours scheme)
* legal research and analysis of casework
* negotiation, drafting, communicating orally and in writing
* undertake effective spoken and written advocacy
* establishing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with clients and other people
* plan, manage and progress legal matters and transactions
* initiate, plan, prioritise and manage work activities to ensure that they are completed efficiently, on time and to an appropriate standard
* keep, use and maintain accurate, complete and clear records
Essential Criteria
* excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
* outstanding customer service and communication skills
* experience of following processes, meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
* organisational skills, including the ability to multitask
* attention to detail
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