Trainee Solicitor Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
NewLaw Scotland are expanding. We have recently added to our growing portfolio of business partnerships and are looking for a talented graduate to join our traineeship programme in the Personal Injury department with exposure to many aspects of civil law.
You will learn from our experienced and dedicated team of experts. Our fresh approach to managing claims has made us a major force in the sector since we were first established in 2007. Our philosophy is that if we put our clients at the heart of everything we do, our business will thrive, and we will feel a fantastic level of professional satisfaction.
Please note the suitable candidate will need to have already completed their LLB and their Diploma in Scots Law and must be able to commence their traineeship immediately.
We are keen to ensure that you receive positive and practical training, are given a good level of responsibility early on and will be a valued member of the team from the start.
Key skills of a Trainee Solicitor:
- To assist with, or depending on experience, to manage a portfolio of Clients
- Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to achieve deadlines
- Excellent client care skills with the ability to handle a range of clients
- A willingness to support others as and when required and be an efficient team player
- Be able to work well under pressure, be proactive and handle a varied workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise work in situations
- Innovative thinking when considering cases
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
In addition to the excellent training we provide, we offer;
A permanent position based on 37.5 hrs per week. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of benefits, bonus scheme, generous holiday entitlement and of course, a pension
We have a spacious and modern office in Glasgow city centre which is available for office-based working. We are currently operating a hybrid model and offer a flexible approach to remote working.
