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Trainee Solicitor

Training Contract.

Do you want to join an ambitious forward thinking firm?

We are excited to be in the process of obtaining an insurance contact and due to expansion, we have a number of roles available including 4 TRAINING CONTRACTS - Subject to completion of 6 month probation period.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit four highly motivated and academically strong paralegals to join our firm. A two-year training contract will be offered to each candidate, subject to completion of an initial six month probation period. This is a unique opportunity to receive training to become a solicitor from two highly experienced solicitors.

The positions include a competitive salary of up to £25,000 for a 35-hour week, with 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays). We also allow each employee their birthday off in addition to the annual leave.

The firm also offers a flexible working policy, with more details to be provided at interview. The opportunity/role will suit a graduate with a law degree or equivalent who has completed the LPC.

The candidates must have at least 2 years' experience working as a paralegal dealing with personal injury claims. You must be highly motivated and self-sufficient. The candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be articulate and have good attention to detail. Experience of Proclaim case management system is also desirable, but not essential.

We specialise in Personal Injury, Serious Injury Claims, Professional Negligence, Medical Negligence and Dispute Resolution related disputes. The directors have conducted claims at the highest level.

Duties will initially involve opening new files, making initial calls, vetting new claims, ensuring that all information provided is correctly and efficiently entered onto the case management system, advising clients and general administration tasks. The role will also involve dealing with the RTA and EL portal cases, therefore a good grasp of the protocol is required. Trainees will also assist on a wide spectrum of case types, including multi track cases and the other case types mentioned above.

The candidate must have a good understanding of the general legal principles associated with negligence, although, full training will be provided, and the role represents a good opportunity to learn and progress in many areas of law.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a law firm which is growing in strength and size and which will allow the candidate to develop their legal experience. The firm is currently based in Speke.

Apply now for immediate consideration, with your C.V and a single page covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role.

Due to the volume of expected applications, it may not be possible to respond to all applications. As such, if you do not hear from us within 7 days of sending your CV you will not be offered an interview on this occasion.

Please note that this is a full time and office based position.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus