Our Training Contracts
Our trainee solicitors are important to us, so ensuring we recruit the right people to the firm, is crucial. We take on up to three trainee solicitors each year to complete a two year training contract. Our trainee solicitors are based in either our Norwich or London office but are required to spend a minimum of one seat in each of our three offices.
Over the two year training contract, trainee solicitors undertake four six month seats across the firm in both contentious and non contentious areas. We ensure that all our trainee solicitors are involved in the seat allocation process and their preferences along with SRA requirements and the businesses needs are taken into consideration when seats are decided. Seats may include: Company Commercial, Litigation, Employment, Real Estate, Family, Personal Injury and Probate and Wills.
We aim to develop high calibre practitioners who are more than just lawyers. We aspire that our legal specialists will be able to think on their feet and provide positive solutions to any problem they may encounter. We encourgae all our trainee solicitors from day one to become involved in firm life and to gain hands on experience. Attendance at marketing and networking events is essential from the start to enable our trainee solicitors to develop their business development skills and build professional contacts.
Our mentoring and appraisal systems provide support and guidance throughout the training contract. The supervisor from each seat that our trainee solicitors undertake completes a mid-seat review and an end of seat review. The appraisal is an opportunity for both the team supervisor and trainee solicitor to review performance and to set objectives for the future to give trainees the opportunity to learn and develop the essential skills for the future.
What we look for from our trainee solicitors....
We are looking for trainee solicitors from both law and non law backgrounds who have:
- Good academic achievements
- Commercial acumen
- Practical work experience
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The confidence to stand out from the crowd
- A healthy dollop of common sense; and
- An eagerness to learn and become part of the firm
What we offer our trainee solicitors....
We aim to develop and train high calibre practitioners who are more than just lawyers. We see our trainee solicitors as the firm's future. This is why we offer our trainee solicitors:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent training with Legal 500 recognised Partners, Associates, Solicitors and Legal Executives
- Challenging work
- Plenty of responsibility
- A stimulating and progressive environment
- 25 days holiday
- Excellent benefits and working practices
- Pastoral support and guidance
How to apply
The recruitment process for a training contract commencing in September 2013 will open on 1 January 2012.
Please submit a copy of your CV with covering letter either by email or by post to:
Chloe Miller
Human Resources Officer
Steeles Law
3 The Norwich Business Park
Whiting Road
Norwich
NR4 6DJ
Or email: HR@steeleslaw.co.uk
Training Contract applications should be submitted by no later than 31 July 2012.
We look forward to receiving your application.