Graduate
We have a long and successful track record in recruiting trainee solicitors. There are usually one or two trainee solicitor vacancies each year, although these are normally filled two years in advance.
Although we look for a certain level of proven academic ability in our candidates, this is not our sole selection criteria, and we’re always interested to receive applications from those who have made a change in career.
Nurturing talent
It’s our policy, wherever possible, to retain our trainees after qualification. Many of our current assistant solicitors have followed this route and will no doubt continue to make a positive contribution to our future success.
We believe that the training contract we offer provides our trainees with a broad base of skills and experience, as well as the confidence to handle a variety of work upon qualification. In most instances our trainees are directly coached and supervised by one of our Partners in each of the legal disciplines that training is undertaken.
Within this supportive environment, we encourage trainees to take early responsibility for the work they are handling.
“I was made to feel part of the team from day one at Emsleys. You are given responsibility for your own work right from the start, however there is ample supervision and a sociable atmosphere where it is easy to ask for advice when needed”.
Robert Brosgill - Trainee Solicitor
Supporting continual development
We place great emphasis on individual development and ensure that we provide the infrastructure and support to deliver this, including the latest IT systems and web-enabled access to practice support resources.
“The great strengths of Emsleys are their down to earth approach, high standards and flexibility. They find out what you are good at early on and push you in the right direction. I received an excellent all-round training before qualification”.
Liz Stephen, Partner - Private Client, qualified with Emsleys, 2003.
Interested?
Although there are no specific positions that we’re currently looking to fill in this area, we always welcome CVs from talented and unique individuals. Please feel free to contact us with details about yourself and why you think you would be perfect for a position with Emsleys.