Trainee Solicitor, Kings Hill, Kent – £22,000 per annum

The firm is offering an opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic applicant to join the existing team of litigation lawyers as a Trainee Solicitor on a two-year fixed term training contract.

Commencing as soon as possible, you will initially be employed as a Paralegal for 6 months however, if your appointment is deemed successful, this time and experience will count towards your training contract.

The ideal applicant will have practical problem-solving skills, commercial awareness, a willing disposition and the ability to work under pressure and demonstrate that they are a committed team player.

You will need to present a strong academic profile (2:1 degree or above), including having already successfully completed the LPC. Previous office experience is essential. Previous experience working as a paralegal would be highly desirable.

Basic starting salary is £22,000 per annum, increasing to £23,500 per annum in year 2 of the training contract. The working hours for this office-based position are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive.  Full time employees receive 29 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays). After six-months service you will be eligible to join our private health insurance and life assurance benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in our various discretionary bonus and commission schemes that can significantly boost your remuneration.

In 2018 the firm nominated Care After Combat as its charity partner and also set up its own charitable foundation which pledges financial donations each month to good causes that are relevant to the firm’s ethos and work and/or that mean something to the firm’s employees, associates and clients.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please submit a copy of your CV and a covering email to victoria@griffinlaw.co.uk