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Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWhy join Nelsons?At Nelsons, we
 &nbsp;look to empower our employees to take control of their
 &nbsp;development and their legal career with guidance, training and
 &nbsp;good quality work enabling them to expand their expertise and
 &nbsp;grow professionally in a supportive environment.This
 &nbsp;philosophy continues in the way we engage with our clients.&nbsp; Our
 Corporate Team empower their clients by providing them with
 &nbsp;bespoke legal advice and assistance regarding their
 &nbsp;circumstances, taking into consideration their objectives for the
 &nbsp;future and steering them through the complex legal issues they
 &nbsp;face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our
 &nbsp;clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.What can we offer?We are
 &nbsp;offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual
 &nbsp;to gain first class skills, experience, and knowledge through
 &nbsp;dedicated and extensive training with our reputable and leading
 &nbsp;Corporate Team, recognised by Chambers and Partners and The Legal
 &nbsp;500, as one of the top teams of specialists in the region and
 &nbsp;country.We are looking
 &nbsp;to invest in a naturally self-motivated individual with an energy
 &nbsp;and passion for this area of law and who wants to grow, develop,
 &nbsp;and be mentored into our established team.&nbsp;The ideal
 &nbsp;candidate will be attentive and have a good eye for detail, be a
 &nbsp;good communicator, at ease with building relationships (both
 &nbsp;internally and externally) and possess a natural interest and
 &nbsp;curiosity in matters relating to Corporate transactional
 &nbsp;work.This is a
 &nbsp;two-year training contract focused on this discipline with a view &nbsp;to qualifying with the team as a Corporate Solicitor, equipped
 &nbsp;with the legal knowledge and skills to be a valuable member and
 &nbsp;contributor of the team.As a trainee
 you will support and work closely with all team members with all
 &nbsp;aspects of the various types of Corporate legal work carried out
within the department across the offices.Our highly rated Corporate Team provides a full-service offering and
 includes transactional work across M&amp;A, Corporate Finance and
 &nbsp;Private Equity.&nbsp; The team do a range of work for clients,
 &nbsp;predominantly quality SMEs and regional businesses, across a range of Commercial sectors.We encourage
client contact for our junior team members, and you will be
 &nbsp;encouraged to take responsibility for aspects of work whilst all
 &nbsp;the time ensuring you have adequate supervision and support.Applicants
 &nbsp;interested in this exciting opportunity will have achieved a high standard of academic success in their degree (and where relevant,
 &nbsp;conversion course) and have passed or be within their final year of the LPC prior to the commencement of the training contract.&nbsp;We
 &nbsp;will consider candidates with extensive work experience and are qualifying through the SQE route.Previous Corporate or Commercial work experience is not essential however
 experience or working in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous.As part of
 &nbsp;your personal development within these this role you'll be given
 &nbsp;all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training,
 &nbsp;professional support, and a host of benefits.The extras:<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase</li><li>Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Travel benefits</li><li>Pension 4%</li><li>Discounts on selected legal services</li><li>Hybrid Working</li></ul>With a defined
 &nbsp;vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of
 &nbsp;working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who
 &nbsp;have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.Nelsons Solicitors are committed to equality of
 opportunity. All applicants will be judged solely on their
 merits

Trainee Solicitor - 2025 - corporate law - Nelsons (part of Lawfront)

Role: Family ParalegalLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Family Paralegals for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family &amp; Children Department Background: Our clients Family &amp; Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Societys Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our clients Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family and Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Attending conferences and court</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li></ul>Key Skills Required <ul><li>Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family &amp; Children Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Family Law</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Family Law Paralegal

Closing date for applications to be sent is 31st March 2026.APPLICATIONS LISTED FOR 2026We offer a limited number of placements each year.&nbsp;Placements are within the Family Department and last one week.You will receive varied hands-on experience during your time at Osbornes Law. You are likely to attend court hearings, sit in on client interviews, conduct research, as well as general administrative duties.Working within a department, supervised by a partner or senior solicitor, will enhance your legal and practical skills. You will be very much a team player.&nbsp;What we expect from you:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Bs at A level</li><li>Undergraduates must be studying for a Law Degree</li><li>Post graduates will be considered if you are studying for a General Diploma in Law (GDL) or LPC</li><li>Enthusiasm and Flexibility</li></ul>

Work experience (unpaid) - 2026 - Osbornes Law

Deadline: 30 June 2025See post on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7316556281022984194-x1S7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABPSSAYBLoPy7QFOyyR6YrrIml2dQFlVw4k" target="_blank">here</a>This role is suitable for someone that has completed thier A Levels but not yet done a law degree. I am looking to take on a solicitor apprentice in September, this is a good way to qualify as a solicitor without student debt whilst gaining experience in the areas of criminal and military law.&nbsp; The role will be 4 days per week, based in Liverpool City Centre and one day off for training which will be completed online. Salary for year one will be at minimum wage for an apprentice, this will increase to national minimum wage in year two.&nbsp; The successful candidate will come out with the following qualifications:&nbsp; Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship (after 13 Months)&nbsp; Level 5 Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship (after a further 24 Months)&nbsp; Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship (after a further 18 Months) Accredited Police Station Representative (within the 2nd 24 months)&nbsp; This would count as qualifying work experience towards your SQE.&nbsp; To qualify as a solicitor SQE1 &amp; SQE 2 could be taken at this point.&nbsp; Must have GCSE Maths and English. Please send CV to <a href="mailto:admin@ellegal.co.uk" target="_blank">admin@ellegal.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - September 2025 - E&L Legal

Graduate Legal Assistant / Paralegal - £25,000 - SurreyA highly successful and growing Legal Firm based in East Molesey are looking for a recent Law Graduate that is looking for their first commercial role. This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established business, offering great training and support.The ideal candidate will have previously studiedLaw and be keen to secure a new commercial role. Working within the conveyancing team you will support the Partners across: conveyancing Post-Exchange work, to include; liaising with clients, lenders, management companies and other solicitors as well as drafting SDLT forms and making applications to the Land Registry.To be suitable you will have great organisational skills, be detail orientated with a real passion for developing your career in Law. This is a Solicitors firm that prides them self on delivering an outstanding client experience so great customer service skills are free.This role would suit an ambitious, diligent Law graduate keen to progress their career.The salary on offer for this role is £25,000 plus benefits.

Graduate Legal Assistant / Paralegal - £25,000 - Surrey

Deadline: rolling basisWork Placements for University StudentsWe welcome speculative CVs from law undergraduates, graduates, GDL and LPC students, or equivalent.&nbsp; If a position is not immediately available, these CVs are kept in case a suitable role does arise in the future.We have a history of employing law students in administrative roles, who work part-time whilst continuing their legal studies. These students frequently go on to pursue legal careers and training with us, or with other reputable legal businesses. Some of our current trainees, solicitors, and even partners, started with us in this way. We are proud to nurture this ‘home-grown’ talent and see our employees develop their careers.Our ideal candidate is a keen and ambitious student with a strong academic record. They will be interested in developing their legal careers and working with a highly regarded and well-established team of lawyers and support staff. They will show a passion for the law, particularly the areas of law that we practise, and a willingness to engage with and support the wider community.Please send speculative CVs and cover letters to our Office Manager.Please ensure your CV includes:<ul><li>Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;</li><li>Your degree classification, LPC results or equivalent/SQE preference, including modules and grades achieved;</li><li>If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;</li><li>If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.</li><li>Details of any relevant legal work experience.</li></ul>

Work experience - Crane & Staples Solicitors

Deadline: tbc July 2025Begin Your Legal Career with Us Our solicitor apprenticeship programme offers an opportunity to combine practical experience with academic study, leading to a potential career as a solicitor without the need for university.Over six years, you’ll earn while you learn, combining hands-on work with academic training, and emerge fully qualified without paying any tuition fees.What Is a Solicitor Apprenticeship?A solicitor apprenticeship is a structured programme where you’ll work and study. You’ll be working towards obtaining an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Parts 1 and 2. This will all come at no cost to you.Out of the five working days per week, you will study one day with our training provider, BPP, where you can study online to work towards your qualifications. The online study will include weekly knowledge workshops, portfolio development and guided self-study.Why Choose UsWe’re dedicated to nurturing talent and providing the support you need to thrive. As a solicitor apprentice at our firm, you’ll:<ul><li>You will have access to processes, systems, equipment, technology and automation—all designed to make your life easier, make you more efficient in your work, and improve the quality and consistency clients can expect from Helix.</li><li>Be provided an enterprise-level (best on the market) Microsoft laptop and accessories</li><li>Enjoy a strong network of support, including a dedicated mentor and a curated knowledge base we have created.</li><li>Work in a modern office space located in central Brighton</li><li>Be part of a growing company with many other people learning and growing together.</li></ul>Programme StructureWork (4 days/week): Initially, you’ll undertake the most basic administration tasks and work on all aspects of operations and legal services. This will give you a strong foundation in every aspect of the company and the legal industry. This will be invaluable when you eventually qualify as a solicitor and possibly become a partner.. As your experience grows, you will slowly start working as a paralegal, working on disputes and court proceedings. At each stage your mentor and the rest of the team will make sure that you are not out of your depth but close to it. How quickly you develop varies widely between individuals.Study (1 day/week): One day a week dedicated to online academic learning with our learning partner BPP where you will work in our office on your laptop to study.Who Can Apply?We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals with a passion for law and a willingness to learn. Minimum Entry Requirements:<ul><li>ABB at A-Level (or equivalent – 128 UCAS points) – higher results are preferable.</li><li>Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.</li><li>Designed for school leavers without a prior degree.</li><li>Must be able to start work in either September 2025 or January 2026</li></ul>SalaryWe value the contribution of our apprentices and reward you accordingly:<ul><li>£18,000 salary in your first year, increasing annually as your skills and experience develop</li></ul>By the time you complete your apprenticeship and qualify you should be able to join our team full-time as a Solicitor. We would expect you to be able to command a salary of circa £70,000&nbsp;<ul><li>Fully funded tuition fees for your LLB and SQE preparation</li></ul>Your Future CareerOn successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll be a fully qualified solicitor, ready to embark on an exciting legal career. You will also be working and what will be a very substantial and successful growth business. We expect to hire you on a full-time basis as a solicitor after you qualify.Key Dates:<ul><li>The apprentice will start work in September 2025 and January 2026.</li><li>Our application deadlines are expected to be in July 2025 and November 2025, respectively.</li></ul>How to Apply:Submit your email address to us in via the website and we will send you an email when our application process begins later this year.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Helix Law

Note: Please apply if you would like your details to be saved within the Firm's applicant tracking system (Allhires). We may contact you to speak about a relevant position as and when it becomes available.Please complete as much of the application form as possible so that we can consider you for vacancies that suit your skills and experiencePurpose of job:Our paralegals and senior paralegals at Kingsley Napley play a vital role in their practice areas in supporting and assisting the lawyers on a wide range of interesting cases.With eleven practice areas in total, many of our lawyers are seen leaders in their field, and their diverse client base and level of expertise has seen their involvement in some of the most significant legal cases over the past 50 years. Although the practice areas differ, their approach to team work remains the same; collaborative, creative and tactical – with all team members working together to ensure that the client gets the best service and the best results possible.Due to the nature of the work, we are often seeking paralegals who can join us at short notice for 6 – 12 month fixed term contracts (this can vary)Whether you are a career paralegal or recent graduate – if you are interested in making a speculative application for a future paralegal role, we would like to hear from you.Our paralegals should be motivated, enthusiastic and driven. Those who have excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and show a commitment to producing work to the highest standard.Please note this is a speculative advert only. You will not receive feedback on your application.

Paralegal (speculative) - all practice areas - Kingsley Napley

The closing date is 31 July 2025Becoming a solicitor at WrigleysWrigleys is a specialist firm that concentrates on specific areas of law. &nbsp;We are always interested to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in our firm, and in at least one of our specialisms.We seek talented individuals to be our solicitors of the future. &nbsp;If you think you have what it takes to join our specialist firm of leading lawyers, please do contact us.In the past, we offered around three training contracts per year to candidates under the Legal Practice Course route to qualification. &nbsp;We have always been flexible, in that we don’t simply recruit the ‘top three’ candidates who apply – instead we remain open-minded as to the numbers, and aim to recruit those candidates who embody our Values and Ways of Working.We are continuing this pattern under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route, so we now welcome applications from both SQE candidates and those under the transitional (LPC) arrangements.&nbsp;We do not have a set process for legal apprenticeships, but if that is the route you wish to take to solicitor qualification, and you think you could make your career at Wrigleys, please do apply.We offer excellent training, and if you are an SQE candidate, we offer some financial support for the SQE – please see below.What do we look for?We take a long term view of recruitment. &nbsp;We are looking to find in our pre-qualification solicitor recruitment the individuals who will qualify with us, stay with us and make a real contribution, perhaps becoming the leaders of the firm in future. &nbsp;A number of our current partners trained with the firm. &nbsp;We expect candidates to know something of the firm before they apply, even if that is simply from reading our website. &nbsp;As a specialist firm, we appreciate that it can be difficult for candidates to gain experience in one of our fields prior to applying, but we do look for some evidence of a genuine interest in our specialisms, either through your experiences to date or in your covering letter. &nbsp;We look for good grades, but we do not set specific minimum requirements. &nbsp;A 1st class or 2:1 degree (gained or predicted) is preferred, though applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if the rest of their application is sufficiently strong. &nbsp;Similarly, A levels (or equivalent) at A and B grades are preferred, but not essential. &nbsp;We look at each application as a whole.Fundamentally, we seek strong candidates who can make a valuable contribution to the firm, and we are interested to hear from candidates planning to take any of the various routes to become a qualified solicitor.What is our process?We are now accepting applications for candidates to join us in September 2027. &nbsp;These may be for traditional Periods of Recognised Training under the transitional arrangements, or you may be an SQE candidate, or looking for a legal apprenticeship. &nbsp;Please make it clear on your application which route you are pursuing.Our process is as follows:<ul><li>To apply please visit our vacancies page: You will be required to provide a CV and a covering letter.&nbsp;</li><li>Please ensure that your CV includes all of your academic qualifications, subjects and grades, including GCSE and A levels. If it does not, this could impact your application, and it may mean that we cannot give it full consideration.</li><li>We will take mitigating circumstances relating to your academic record into consideration. Please provide full details of your mitigating circumstances with your application, and include written evidence from the examining body/relevant academic institution and/or verification by a third party such as your doctor or tutor.</li><li>The closing date for 2027 recruitment is 31 July 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be selected and invited for video and in-person interviews at our Leeds office in August.&nbsp;</li><li>Offers will be made shortly after the interviews have taken place.</li><li>Sadly, we cannot reply to all applications, but if you have applied and have not heard from us by the end of August 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.</li></ul>We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.What does the training look like?For our training contracts (i.e. transitional arrangement two-year ‘periods of recognised training’) we offer seats in three or four of the following areas:<ul><li>Property</li><li>Private client, trusts, probate and tax planning</li><li>Pensions</li><li>Charities (including employment, company and commercial, social enterprise)</li><li>Court of Protection</li><li>Wrigleys undertakes no litigation or contentious work as such, but training and experience in contentious matters (as is required by the SRA Practice Skills Standards) is available through secondment to another firm.</li></ul>For SQE candidates, we will broadly replicate the training contract, with seats as described above providing two years of Qualifying Work Experience with us. &nbsp;Our small recruitment intake will enable us to adapt to suit the experience, aspirations and interests of the individuals we recruit.Trainees at Wrigleys are given early responsibility and make an important contribution to our teams. We offer competitive trainee and NQ salaries, and we have excellent retention rates on qualification.Does Wrigleys provide funding?If you are entering the profession through the SQE route, we will require you to do up to the full two years’ QWE with us, and to attend an SQE preparatory course at a training provider of our choice. &nbsp;We expect this to be a one-year full time Master’s course. &nbsp;Subject to agreeing the detailed terms with you, Wrigleys will pay the cost of the SQE preparatory course and the cost of the SQE exams. &nbsp;If you are looking to pursue the legal apprenticeship route, please apply and we can discuss funding.We do not provide any funding for the GDL or LPC.Important Dates<ul><li>Application deadline: 31 July 2025</li><li>Interviews: August 2025 (video and in-person at our Leeds office)</li><li>Offers made shortly after interviews have taken place</li></ul>

Trainee Solicitor - September 2027 - Wrigleys

The Job:We are delighted to be assisting our client with their need for a Commercial Property Legal SecretaryAbout the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant to join our client based in North Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a team, supporting their commercial property solicitor with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.Key Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to commercial property solicitors.</li><li>Document Management: Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including leases, contracts, and agreements and enquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.</li><li>Client Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling inquiries professionally and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Diary Management: Manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring the efficient organisation of schedules.</li><li>Correspondence: Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone calls.</li><li>File Management: Open, maintain, and archive client files in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Land Registry and Searches: Assist in conducting property searches, Land Registry applications, and liaising with relevant authorities.</li><li>Billing and Invoicing: Prepare bills and liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely invoicing.</li><li>Assisting with onboarding new matters</li></ul>The Person: For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally based in Commercial Property <ul><li>Previous experience as a legal secretary/ legal assistant, ideally in a commercial property department.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and legal software.</li><li>Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.</li><li>Familiarity with HMRC and Land Registry processes and property transactions is advantageous.</li><li>Experience of residential property / post completion work is advantageous</li></ul> The Salary:To be discussed The Hours:Monday Friday 9am 5pm (part time hours may also be considered)The Location:Patchway, Bristol 100% office basedThe Benefits:23 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays) + Christmas Close Down

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