Trainee Solicitor

Thompsons Solicitors, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

Trainee Solicitor

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Thompsons Solicitors, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Are you ready to begin your legal career and make a meaningful difference to people's lives? We are seeking a trainee to join our Employment Team in Glasgow, helping individuals navigate the complexities of employment law in Scotland with considerate and practical advice. This opportunity will allow you to develop your legal skills, gain practical experience and learn from an experienced team of employment law specialists as you progress towards qualifying as a Solicitor. Why Apply?

  • Comprehensive Training: Gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
  • Salary: Starting salary of £25,950, in line with Law Society guidance, increasing when you enter year 2.
  • Career Development: Build a strong foundation for your legal career, with clear pathways to qualification and progression.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values your growth and success.
  • Varied Work: Gain exposure to a range of employment law matters and develop your expertise and confidence in supporting clients.
  • Recognition and Reward: Be part of a company that appreciates your contributions and invests in your future.
  • About the Role As a Trainee Solicitor in our Employment Team, you will help guide individuals through employment law matters, offering clear, considerate and practical advice. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop your understanding of employment law in Scotland and gain valuable experience supporting clients. Your training and experience may include:
  • Supporting the team in advising clients on employment law matters.
  • Undertaking legal research and helping prepare advice and case documents.
  • Communicating with clients and assisting them through legal processes.
  • Learning from experienced employment law specialists and contributing to case preparation.
  • Developing your professional skills while delivering a high standard of client care.

    We are looking for motivated and ambitious individuals with a genuine passion for the legal profession and a strong interest in employment law and helping people who have been wronged.
  • You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage your time effectively and work under pressure. A keen eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service are essential. Applicants must have achieved a minimum of five Highers and hold a 2:1 degree or higher. This is a full-time, office-based role in Glasgow. Applicants must be able to commute to our Glasgow office. Applicants must have completed their Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and be eligible to commence a traineeship. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, we want to hear from you!

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https://www.s1jobs.com/job/trainee-solicitor-127669780

About this company

Thompsons Solicitors

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Thompsons Solicitors and Solicitor Advocates is an award-winning firm of solicitors and accident lawyers with a passion for justice. We are best known for our expertise in personal injury claims and are one of the leading firms of accident injury lawyers in the country. Our teams of accident lawyers cover the full range of compensation claims, large or small, straightforward or of the utmost complexity. We win more than 90% of our court cases and obtain over £1 million compensation weekly for our clients. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Peebles and Galashiels and, through our sister company, branches throughout England and Wales.