Trainee Solicitor Northallerton, England
Job description
Trainee Solicitor – 2 posts available
Grade G
Salary: £26,873 to £29,269
Locations: Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Office locations the role is based from but there will be a requirement to attend and work from various office locations across North Yorkshire
Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37hrs
The Council is looking for applications for Trainee Solicitors who are interested in working for Local Government. We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, can do attitude, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a commitment to the profession.
The role of the Legal Service is to support the Council by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees and Members, and external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives.
To be successful you must:
- Hold a degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Have awareness and knowledge of Equality, and Health and Safety legislations:
- Be able to demonstrate experience of working on own initiative
- Have the ability to interact positively with colleagues and clients
We welcome applications from Students who are waiting for the outcome of their exams
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. We offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes, professional qualifications and green car schemes.
You will also benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional salary sacrifice schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information is found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal team and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Wendy Cordery at [email protected] or Rachael Hansen at [email protected]
Key dates:
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 27 August 2023
Interview date: W/c 4 September 2023
Job Description.docx
Total Rewards brochure.pdf
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
