Trainee Solicitor - Court of Protection

Trainee Solicitor - Court of Protection Wales

CJCH Solicitors
Full Time Wales 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

(No Agencies)

CJCH Solicitors is an award-winning full-service law firm with offices in Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend, and Blackwood.

The firm is seeking to recruit a trainee solicitor to commence their training contract starting within the firm’s award-winning Court of Protection department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with lawyers in one of Wales’ leading legal aid firms.

The role is permanent, to commence as soon as possible.

Working patterns can be split between CJCH’s various offices, particularly those in Cardiff and Bridgend.

There is also flexibility to work from home after the initial supervision period of 6 months has been completed.

Role requirements

The candidate should:

  • Have a strong interest in human rights law, mental capacity law, medical based law, welfare law, or a passion for helping people who are unable to advocate for themselves;
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to be empathetic when working with vulnerable adults;
  • Be organised and proactive to thrive in a busy department that works to tight court deadlines;
  • Have excellent IT literacy and experience of legal case management systems;

Additional benefits

  • Competitive salary and holiday package;
  • Company mobile phone and laptop.
  • Computer equipment provided to facilitate home office set-up.
  • Hybrid work arranged (office/remote working options available after the initial supervision period).
  • Full training will be provided by highly experienced lawyers in the department.

Potential candidates should apply by submitting their CV and a covering letter.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wales: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/04/2023

Trainee Solicitor - Court of Protection
CJCH Solicitors

www.cjchsolicitors.co.uk
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Private Practice / Firm
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