Trainee Solicitor
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Position Overview & Specifications
JORDANS SOLICITORS
Trainee solicitor recruitment
Applications are invited for trainee solicitor positions.
Jordans Solicitors is an independent medium sized law firm which serves both the business community and private individuals across a range of specialisms. We have recognised expertise in both commercial and private work.
Who Should Apply?
In recruiting trainees we are looking to select our solicitors of the future. We therefore require committed and loyal trainees who are keen to build a successful career with us. We offer a broad-based training which gives early and increasing responsibility to trainees in a supportive environment. Applicants must therefore be willing to be challenged from day one.
Ideally applicants will have a 2:1 degree but we do look beyond the degree. We are looking for trainees who are bright, articulate, creative, practical and hard working.
We take pride in our ability to build long term working relationships with clients. It is therefore essential that our trainees have the potential to be at ease with clients and be able to relate well to them. Interpersonal skills, a professional yet friendly manner and sound commercial awareness are some of the criteria we use to measure the suitability of applicants.
We do not just take on new graduates in their early twenties. People from many professions convert to the law and find their previous experience is a real asset.
About Jordans Solicitors
A forward thinking organisation committed to a diverse working environment and a longstanding flexible approach to home/ office working. We are a firm with a clear set of core values which run throughout our business that will ensure you are able to Create your own opportunities to shape your future in the legal profession.
Community β we encourage engagement whenever we can with local and wider communities through volunteering programmes, networking and social awareness initiatives
Respect - we ensure we respect all values, faiths and opinions of our staff and client alike
Evolve β by embracing opportunities and being open to new initiatives we are happy to support the right candidate through to qualification as a solicitor
Approachable β we are real people who offer real solutions to legal problems
Teamwork β working closely with your colleagues in a supportive and nuturing environment you will reach your potential. Are you our next team member?
Endeavour β we always work hard to exceed our clients expectations! Are you prepared to put in that extra mile?
Further information concerning the company can be found on our website.
How to Apply?
Download the Trainee Solicitor Application Form from our website.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakefield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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 (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Solicitor roles across Jordans Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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