Trainee Lawyer (REF: REQ000094)

£26,421 - £41,418 per annum – Career Graded post                                                                                                                                 

Are you looking for a training contract which makes a difference in your local community? If so, apply now for this Trainee Solicitor post to join us in shaping the future of legal excellence at Mansfield District Council!

We have a great opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable individual to join Mansfield District Council’s Legal Services. The Legal Services team offers a professional comprehensive, tailor-made service to address legal issues of every description.

We have specialist lawyers carrying out procurement, litigation, property, planning and governance work, and aim to provide our clients with an excellent and comprehensive service. The team is highly motivated, eager to develop and face challenges head on.

As Trainee Solicitor, you will receive training with a view to admission as a Solicitor. You will undertake work of a legal or quasi-legal nature; deal with matters relating to legal proceedings in Courts and Tribunals; deal with procurement, contracts, conveyancing, property transactions and planning matters; prepare and issue orders, Notices and documents; and undertake legal research.

We are looking for high-calibre candidates who:

• Are self-motivated and enthusiastic with a strong desire to learn;
• Have good research and analytical skills;
• Excellent IT and communication skills, with ability to relate well to others;
• Have a commitment to training and self-development; and
• Wish to pursue a career in Local Authority law.

We seek candidates who are able to deal with a varied and demanding workload and who are committed to delivering a successful in house legal service. We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council.

While the role is demanding, our flexible working policies ensure a healthy work life balance. The Council’s Flexi Time policy applies to the post and flexible working patterns are available.  The Service also operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements.  

When completing the online application form, it is essential that your personal statement demonstrates how you meet all the essential criteria contained within the job description/person specification. Failure to do may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Whilst the anticipated start date is 2 September 2024 (subject to confirmation on appointment), this role is available with immediate effect. In order to be in a position to apply, successful completion of the Legal Practice Course or equivalent is essential.

Those applicants successful at application form stage will be invited for an interview/test. Interviews will take place in person at the Civic Centre in Mansfield on 25 July 2024.

For an informal discussion, please contact Bhupinder Sahota, Principal Lawyer on 01623 463431.

To apply, please visit:- Job search (webitrent.com)

Closing date: 14 July 2024

Interviews: 25 July 2024