JOB TITLE: PART-TIME TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Location: Hendon, London
Working arrangement: Part-time – days and hours to be agreed
Salary: Competitive and pro rata, depending on experience
ABOUT US
Qazi & Co Solicitors Limited is an established law firm committed to providing high-quality, practical and client-focused legal services. We are seeking a motivated Part-Time Trainee Solicitor who wishes to develop a broad legal practice while assisting clients from diverse backgrounds.
THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
The successful candidate will receive structured training and supervised practical experience across four seats:
- Housing Law;
- Immigration Law;
- Family Law; and
- Civil Litigation.
The programme will provide exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work and will be structured to develop the skills, knowledge and professional competencies required of a solicitor.
The trainee’s work will be appropriately supervised, regularly reviewed and recorded. Subject to the candidate’s applicable route to qualification, the experience may be confirmed as Qualifying Work Experience or recognised as part of a Period of Recognised Training in accordance with the relevant SRA requirements.
As this is a part-time position, the overall training period may need to be extended to ensure that the trainee completes the required full-time equivalent period of qualifying experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under appropriate supervision, the trainee will:
- Assist with a varied caseload across the firm’s four practice areas;
- Interview clients, take detailed instructions and provide initial advice;
- Draft correspondence, witness statements, applications, representations and court documents;
- Conduct legal research into relevant legislation, regulations and case law;
- Assist with negotiations, settlement discussions, hearings and court proceedings;
- Prepare and submit legal aid applications and assist with assessing clients’ financial eligibility and the merits of their cases;
- Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, tribunals, local authorities, experts and other professionals;
- Maintain accurate attendance notes, case records and electronic files;
- Maintain a training record showing the work undertaken and the competencies developed; and
- Comply with the firm’s professional, regulatory, confidentiality and client-care obligations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants should:
- Hold a qualifying law degree, have completed an appropriate conversion course or possess an equivalent recognised qualification;
- Have completed, or be undertaking, the LPC or SQE route to qualification;
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to qualifying as a solicitor;
- Have a strong interest in housing, immigration, family law and civil litigation;
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Be organised and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- Demonstrate attention to detail, sound judgment and a professional approach; and
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Previous experience within a solicitors’ firm, law centre, advice organisation or legal aid practice is desirable but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A flexible part-time working arrangement;
- Structured experience across four areas of law;
- Regular supervision, feedback and performance reviews;
- Experience of contentious and non-contentious legal work;
- Support in developing the SRA competencies required for qualification;
- A supportive and inclusive working environment;
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression; and
- Competitive pro-rata remuneration.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the position, your suitability for the role and your preferred working days and hours to:
[email protected]
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Qazi & Co Solicitors Limited is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Work Location: In person
