Trainee Solicitor

About Us

Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors has a reputation for providing its clients with the highest quality legal representation in its various specialist fields. The firm is an amalgamation of two established practices from the 19th and 20th centuries but has been known as Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors since 2002. We have achieved (and maintained) the Law Society's Lexcel Practice Management Standard for over 20 years.

We are a modern, clear thinking law firm with offices in Neath and Swansea. Our employees benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 loyalty days for continuous service
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Free independent financial pension advice
• Sick pay
• An Employee Assistant Programme
• Progression opportunities
• Training and development
• Free and discounted in-house legal services
• Discounts from local organisations such as garages and food outlets
• Charity fundraising

The Role

Hutchinson Thomas is offering the exciting opportunity of a training contract within our Firm. During the training contract, the successful candidate will be provided with expert training and experience in various areas of law and practice, as well as a broad overview of the functioning of the office.

The Trainee Solicitor will be allocated to our property department and will be based from Neath Office.

Receiving a competitive annual salary in accordance with the SRA recommended salary levels, the Firm will also cover the cost of the Professional Skills Course and any other relevant training courses. Hutchinson Thomas has an excellent background in supporting our employees’ development; we will discuss employment opportunities with the successful Trainee Solicitor towards the end of their training contract.

We are seeking applications from ambitious candidates who have achieved their Legal Practice Course and have a passion for law. The successful candidate will possess a range of personal skills which will help deliver excellent client satisfaction.

Apply Today

The position will be full time (35 hours per week). Our full time working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 1 hour lunch break.

The closing date for this position is 30th June 2024, however we advise to apply early as we have the right to close applications for this position should we receive a high number of applications.

If you have any queries about this role please contact Darren Davies, Partner, on 01639 640150. Our Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,122.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person