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Trainee Solicitor

Salary Range
£25,000 - £25,000
£2,083 - £2,083 / mo

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Milton Keynes, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

DLS Law are recruiting for the following roles;

· A Trainee Solicitor (commencing June 2023) with opportunity to commence as Paralegal immediately

· Paralegal with a view to a Training Contract (immediate start)

DLS Law is a well-established boutique Litigation Firm based in Central Milton Keynes. Our team of very experienced Solicitors are all geared towards a common purpose – helping our clients to find the best possible solution for them. Disputes come in all forms and guises and we handle an array of contentious matters on behalf of individuals, SMEs, high net worth individuals and PLCs. In addition, to our busy Commercial Litigation team, we have an emerging practice in the areas of Commercial Property, Trusts and complex Financial Remedy cases within high-value Matrimonial proceedings. For more information about the areas of law we cover, please visit www.dls-law.co.uk.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for individuals who are ambitious and highly motivated. The successful candidate will obviously be an excellent communicator with a sharp eye for detail and be commercially astute. We also take great pride in selecting people who will diligently service our diverse client base and integrate well within our existing and expanding team.

All candidates must have a UK Degree (minimum 2.1 but not necessarily in Law) and must have either completed the LPC (or have embarked on the course on a part time basis) before the specified role commences.

A local connection to the Milton Keynes/Buckinghamshire area is desirable.

The deadline for the Trainee Solicitor (commencing mid July 2022) position is 21 April 2023 however, we deal with applications on an ongoing basis and we therefore encourage candidates to make their application to us as soon as possible. Applicants who are unsuccessful for the role specified within their application may be considered for alternative roles or future roles within the organisation.

We recruit Paralegals on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline for those vacancies.

Method of Application

Please send us your CV to together with a covering letter outlining the position you are applying and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the role.

Vacancies: 1 Trainee Solicitor vacancy and 1-3 Paralegal Vacancies with a view to Training Contract

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Fixed Term/Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID: Reference ID: DLS/TC.2023Recruitment
Expected start date: 05/06/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Solicitor roles across DLS Law's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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