Trainee Solicitor
Birketts
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Salary
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Type of firm
Regional Law Firms
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Location
Chelmsford, Cambridge, Norwich, Sevenoaks, London, Ipswich
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Vacancies
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Deadline
04/06/2024
ROLE: To provide a high quality legal service to our clients whilst gaining competency to practice as a solicitor in a supportive environment.
Trainee tasks & responsibilities may include:
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Preparation of case files, under supervision.
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Correspondence with lawyers and Counsel, under supervision.
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Attending meetings with clients, under supervision.
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Providing appropriate legal advice to clients, under supervision.
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Legal Research – researching various aspects of the law at the request of your supervisor/other solicitors.
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Court Attendance – shadowing lawyers at court and gaining experience through observation.
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Assisting solicitors at court by preparing cases/bundles, liaising with clients as and when required.
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Drafting legal documentation, under supervision
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Any other duties deemed appropriate for a trainee at Birketts.
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Professional Responsibility – maintaining records/trainee diary of all work and external training completed, according to SRA standards
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Arranging (with HR) and attending professional skills courses and other internal & external training, to ensure the SRA training requirements are met.
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Planning & reviewing ongoing training programme, with guidance and assistance from HR and your supervisor.