Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is seeking a full-time Trainee Solicitor to join our Legal Aid Team for a 2-year term. The role is suitable for candidates who have completed the Legal Practice Course and are seeking recognized training, or those who have completed or are signed up for SQE1/SQE2 and are looking for qualifying work experience. Please note that we do not provide financial assistance for SQE exams.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has excellent communication skills
* Can manage their own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
* Can complete tasks to a high standard
* Can monitor and maintain their own work standards for accuracy
Full training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising and acting on behalf of clients in housing, family, and civil litigation matters from instruction to completion under supervision
* Providing advice via telephone, face-to-face, and email to support advice service teams
* Drafting statements, court documents, briefs, and instructions
* Identifying potential legal aid cases
* Recording advice and statistics accurately
* Representing clients in County Court, including duty work for possession cases at Derby and Stafford courts
For full details and to apply, visit our website: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industry
* Non-profit Organizations
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