Trainee Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor Number of Positions: 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details: 2 years fixed term Working Hours: 37 Salary: £29,793 to £31,751 inclusive of local weighting Job Category: Legal and Democratic Services Location: Hertford Reference: eastherts/TP/1951/111 Job Introduction Are you a focused, enthusiastic team player looking to take that next step in your legal career? We are looking for someone like you to join our team! You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal disciplines, learning from specialist lawyers on matters including litigation, property, contracts and more, with a view to your qualification and admission as a solicitor. What will you be doing? - Developing your skills and knowledge of the legal profession, including, but not limited to, advocacy and oral presentations; case and transaction management; client care; communication skills; document drafting and preparation; interviewing and advising; interpretation and research. - Carrying a mixed caseload of local government work under supervision, in accordance with experience and expertise gained during the Training Contract. - Where deemed appropriate, to advocate in appropriate uncontested hearings in civil and criminal matters, to present the Council s case in the Magistrates, County Court or other such tribunal forum. - Drafting contracts, agreements and deeds relating to all aspects of the Council s business, as well as instructions to Counsel and reports. ..... full job details .....