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Application deadline: 10 December 2025Multiple vacanciesJob descriptionProud to serve. Proud to keep justice goingThe role of the legal adviser is vital to the smooth running of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is a highly rewarding position within our organisation. You’ll be surrounded by learning opportunities every day, so if you have a passion for law, this could be the right role for you.About usOur work at HMCTS is vitally important to the smooth running of a fair, accessible and efficient justice system, as we are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Right now, we’re looking for trainee legal advisers to join our exceptional legal team and develop the skills to provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind their judgments<ul><li>Important:&nbsp;</li></ul>It is essential in understanding the unique nature of this role that prospective applicants visit a Magistrates’ Court to observe court proceedings before the interview stage of the process- if successful in reaching that stage.&nbsp; Candidates are encouraged to plan ahead because the time period between confirmation and date of interview may be limited and interviews may not proceed if an observation has not been made. The observation provides valuable insight into the duties of a Trainee Legal Adviser and offers a practical understanding of the courtroom environment, as well as the various roles and responsibilities involved. Those who have undertaken this experience often report increased confidence and motivation to excel in the role.About YouYou’re an excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in everyone you work with and the self-assurance to speak in court.&nbsp; You’ve passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor in England or Wales, or you’re a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. You’re enthusiastic about the responsibility that comes with being on the front line of the justice system. And now you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive difference to society and the communities we live in.Learn new legal skills as you develop your careerWhen you join us as a trainee legal adviser, you’ll quickly discover that this isn’t your normal 9 to 5 role, as no two days are the same. You’ll learn new skills every day as you work at pace in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and help to keep the courts running smoothly and efficiently. Working on everything from minor motoring offences to serious crimes, you’ll be supported and mentored throughout your two-year training period. Once you’ve completed this, you’ll then have the opportunity to further develop your legal career within HMCTS.&nbsp;Work as the qualified, professional face of the courtsRather than acting for a client you’ll be offering impartial and objective legal advice, so you’ll need to be passionate about the law and the issues that must be considered when magistrates are delivering judgments and sentences.Helping to conduct case management hearings will be another key part of your role, as will liaising with outside agencies who are involved in specialist court work. Once you’re qualified, you’ll act as the professional face of the court, so we’ll expect you to work with integrity, empathy and understanding, and ensure that everyone who attends is treated with humanity and respect at all times.Apply all your skills as you increase your knowledge of the lawIn addition to your academic qualifications and excellent communication skills, you’ll be committed to increasing and maintaining your knowledge of the law. Open, approachable, professional and supportive, we’ll expect you to have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in a busy court. Important decisions will be made, and these can have a profound effect on the people who come to court, so you’ll be confident, impartial and capable of considering a wide range of risks and implications. Flexible and adaptable, and with a high degree of personal responsibility, there are times when you’ll be faced with challenging situations. With this in mind you’ll be resilient and remain calm under pressure and have a diplomatic and tactful approach to everyone you work with.This is an office based/court based frontline role. You’ll be allocated to your work base location that has been agreed between yourself and line manager as part of the recruitment process.You’ll be expected to spend the duration of your training at your agreed base location to fulfil the demands of the training and the business needs in that location.All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed so you’ll undergo a vetting process if your application is successful.Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with our range of benefitsWhen you join us, you’ll be making an important contribution to HM Courts and Tribunals Service – but how will we help you in return?In addition to a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service pension, we’ll support your development with training opportunities to help you advance your career with us. We also understand the importance of a healthy work/life balance and with this in mind we offer flexible working schemes, paid maternity and paternity leave and excellent childcare benefits.The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so you’ll always know you’re welcome and valued. We have strong and proactive staff networks, reasonable adjustments for those who need them and diversity talent programmes to help everyone, irrespective of their background, to achieve their potential.Your benefits with us&nbsp;As part of our training we support qualifying work experience for the SRA and CILEX enabling legal professional qualification as a solicitor or CILEX.This role is being offered on a Permanent basis. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years – in line with the deliverables outlined within the advert.&nbsp; Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something that is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by.Upon successful completion of the full training and submission of your training portfolio (usually completed within two years), a Trainee legal adviser will then progress to a SEO Tier 1 Legal adviser role (with the associated increase in pay, in line with the HMCTS Legal adviser Tier Progression Framework). You’ll have access to a variety of legal careers in HMCTS and beyond.&nbsp; As part of the Ministry of Justice, you’ll be entitled to a range of benefits including a civil service pension, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, childcare and travel allowances and numerous staff networks and clubs.&nbsp;For further information on our benefits please select here <a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/why-join-us/" target="_blank">Why join us - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a>If this sounds like you, use our online application form to apply for the role of the trainee legal adviser. If you have any queries about the role, then please contact: <a href="mailto:HQlegal@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HQlegal@justice.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Further Information – Meet and Engage SessionsWe will be holding Microsoft Teams Meet and Engage sessions on the following dates and times:Register to attend:19th November 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9863b8f5-2c98-4d89-9bb6-db706faded9a@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>25th November 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/594e75e0-2333-4b0a-8a76-8d08480973ab@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>3rd December 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3fb9e9b9-2f12-4ed0-8f31-b733d78dd585@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>What’s in store:<ul><li>A short presentation from our legal team (with up to four presenters sharing their insights)</li><li>A live Q&amp;A session where you can submit questions via chat</li><li>Cameras and microphones will be off for attendees.</li></ul>Why register?<ul><li>It helps us plan the session and tailor it to your interests</li><li>It provides you with the opportunity to ask questions about the campaign, including, Eligibility criteria, Nature of the role and application process</li><li>You’ll receive a confirmation email with the joining link and reminders</li></ul>We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about this exciting opportunity.Delegates from HMCTS will be available to provide answers and guidance.Interview Schedule NoticeInterviews are scheduled to take place in January 2026. Please note that rescheduling will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, and any rearrangements must still occur within the interview period.Application form stage assessmentsExperienceWe will assess your experience for this role via the following methodsStatement of SuitabilityStatement of SuitabilityGuidance for the Statement of SuitabilityPlease submit a statement of suitability (maximum 500 words) explaining how your skills, experience, and personal qualities make you a strong candidate for this role. Your statement should highlight transferable skills and demonstrate your knowledge and experience.Evidence of ExperienceStatement of SuitabilityTechnicalTechnical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit250Technical Question - Qualification RequirementsSpecific qualification requirementsTo be eligible to apply for this post, you must have passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or CILEX Lawyer by virtue of — (i) having passed the necessary examinations; (example of which are listed below) (ii) having been granted an exemption in relation to the necessary examinations (example of which are listed below) by the appropriate examining body; or (iii) any combination of the two. By way of example, the following list reflects the currently approved academic qualification routes: • The Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors, or BOTH the SQE1 and SQE2 stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam; or • The CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice; or • The CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma; or equivalent for Graduate Membership of CILEx.You can apply for this role whilst you are completing the final academic stage of qualification but must be able to evidence your final certification at the point of an offer being made, to be able to proceed to appointment. If you are unable to evidence the correct certification at the point of offer, you will be removed from the process.Click apply for more information and to apply for this role.

Trainee Legal Advisors - multiple locations - HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

How To ApplyThere are two ways to obtain a training contract with our firm. The first option is to apply to spend a week with us during our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leathesprior.co.uk/careers/vacation-scheme" target="_blank">Vacation Scheme</a>&nbsp;weeks. Students that impress and show an interest in pursuing a training contract will either be invited to a follow up assessment with our trainee recruitment panel or offered a place at the next available Trainee Assessment Day.You can also apply to attend our Trainee Assessment Day. We don’t like long application forms so all we ask for is a CV and a cover letter to tell us a little bit about you and why you want to train with us. The assessment day gives us the chance to get to know you and decide whether we can see you fitting into the LP team. Likewise, this day is a chance for you to meet us and see if&nbsp;LP is a good fit for you.&nbsp;We take all applications by email to <a href="mailto:traineerecruitment@leathesprior.co.uk?subject=Training%20Contract%20Application" target="_blank">traineerecruitment@leathesprior.co.uk</a>.The application deadlines for the 2025/26 Trainee Assessment Day and&nbsp;Vacation Schemes are&nbsp;as follows:Trainee Assessment Day - 26 November 2025Easter Vacation Scheme - 25 February 2026Summer Vacation Scheme - 26 July 2026What we offerEarly responsibilityOur trainee solicitors are treated as important lawyers from day one&nbsp;which means the work which is given is on real matters and with real clients. Working alongside our partners and their teams, trainee solicitors&nbsp;are expected to be ready to face challenges and pressure early on to get the best out of their experience.Firm-wide supportWe are an exceptionally social firm and have won the ‘most sociable firm in the UK’ award for multiple years in&nbsp;The Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey. This and our other awards according to our own trainees can be seen on our Legal 500 Future Lawyers profile. &nbsp;The teams at LP all work closely together and trainee solicitors&nbsp;are encouraged to get involved in activities across all teams, not just the team where they sit. Aside from the work trainees take on to develop their legal knowledge and ability, they are also given opportunity to develop other skills by taking part in firm-wide events such as&nbsp;Sync the&nbsp;City.Opportunity for growthWe are a full-service firm which means our trainee solicitors have a choice of eight areas to experience during their training contract. Our size allows us to provide close-knit support from lawyers of all levels and fantastic opportunities to progress and develop. During your training with us, you will have regular reviews and guidance with your supervisor, the training principal&nbsp;and the People &amp; Culture Manager. You will also be paired with a qualified lawyer 'buddy' offering more informal support. Once qualified, our lawyers then pair up with a mentor&nbsp;who supports their career progression to Associate, Senior Associate and Partner levels.Competitive BenefitsWe have a wide range of benefits to offer our trainees from their very first day at LP including:<ul><li>Firm-wide bonus scheme. In both of the first two years of the scheme (the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years), each employee has been paid 10% of their annual salary as a bonus</li><li>Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Wellbeing support</li><li>Free eye tests</li><li>Annual flu vaccination clinic</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Free breakfast and fresh fruit</li><li>Free railcard</li><li>Discounted bus travel</li><li>Subsidised city centre parking</li><li>Pension based on full salary and annual advice sessions</li><li>Corporate discounts</li></ul>In addition to the above firm-wide benefits, we also offer all our future trainee solicitors financial support, by means of either (or both) an interest free loan, and / or a contribution payment towards fund their SQE course fees.Further details of the renumeration package will be released to successful candidates upon receipt of a training contract offer.What we are looking forWhilst a strong academic background is important, our main aim is to find candidates who will fit in with the firm and its ethos. Some of the key qualities and skills we look for in applicants are:Teamwork&nbsp;- the firm succeeds by working as a team, not only within each practice area but firm-wide. Our lawyers support one another crossing over departments and areas of law and this better enables us to deliver that all round service to our clients.Organisation&nbsp;- ability to prioritise work and the ability to speak up when more support is needed is crucial. Our trainee&nbsp;solicitors are treated as lawyers from the onset so the ability to juggle a variety of tasks is important.Problem solving&nbsp;- each of our clients comes to us with something they are trying to achieve, resolve or understand. Our job is to support them with this and provide them with the best possible advice. Our trainee solicitors are expected to learn how to identify appropriate advice for our client’s needs.Self-motivation&nbsp;- we seek candidates who will take a very pro-active and driven approach to their development. The teams will adapt the work they give the trainee solicitor according to their individual development and for this to work well, trainees regularly self-reflect, identify their next steps and discuss them with their supervisors.For FAQs and information, click on Apply.

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