Trainee Solicitor
Crime
Waterfront Office, Brierley Hill
Full time, permanent opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious individualto join Talbots as a Trainee Solicitor specialising in Criminal Law. To be successful for this position, you will need at least 6 months experience with a criminal legal department.
As a Trainee Solicitor, you will be expected to undertake criminal litigation work on behalf of private and commercial clients, on a full range of Criminal Law matters.
Who Are Talbots Law?
Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.
Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities.
We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.
The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.
* Competitive salaries with annual review.
* Annual tax-free* profit-share.
* 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
* Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
* Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
* Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
* Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
* Salary Sacrifice schemes.
* Established Company progression framework.
* Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
* Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
* Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
* Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).
What the job involves;
* Drafting, reviewing, amending and issuing legal documents with a commercial mindset.
* Support colleagues within the department, liaising with existing and new clients, working efficiently, effectively and professionally.
* Administrating client matters using SOS case management system such as file opening procedures, document preparation and formatting.
* Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs and accounting requirements.
What you need:
* Working towards qualifying as a solicitor, either the LPC or SQE pathway with at least 6 months experience with a fast-paced criminal department.
* Able to demonstrate practical knowledge of the Criminal Law transaction process, from inception to completion.
* Passionate about delivering excellent client service, maintaining and developing business relationships.
* Competent in using a case management system such as SOS and MS Office applications to undertake a range of administrative duties in a paper-light working environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations for this position?
* What is your current notice period?
* Please provide your full home address.
* Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions?
* What working hours would this be?
* Do you require any hybrid working structure? If yes, please detail.
* How long would the commute take you to this office?
* What is your interview availability for this application?
* Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitment we should be aware of?
* Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with?
Work Location: In person