Graduate Legal Trainee Programme Criminal Law

Our client is offering you the opportunity to kickstart your legal career within criminal law and qualify as a solicitor with their unique SQE pathway!

JOB TITLE: Graduate Legal Trainee Programme (Criminal Law)

LOCATION: Newton Abbot

SALARY: £23,000 rising to £23,500 after probation

BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Health and Wellbeing Plan, Company events, Generous Pension

HOURS: 9:00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday (35 hours)

THE COMPANY: A well respected and longstanding legal firm specialising in Criminal Law, who provide a friendly and welcoming environment for their employees.

THE ROLE: As a Graduate Legal Trainee you will be assisting the Case Progression Officers with administration duties in the day-to-day progression of cases, working closely with them and their clients. You will be offered:

• A structured two-year programme providing supervised Qualifying Work Experience
• Full support and funding for SQE preparation courses and exam fees after completing QWE.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship in a supportive, inclusive work environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answering telephone calls and passing information in a timely manner.
• Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with both new enquiries and existing clients.
• Working closely with Case Progression Officers and other members in the team to progress cases and provide excellent customer service.
• Liaising with the Prosecution, Courts, Barrister Chambers and Chambers by both telephone and email.
• Recording notes of conversations and preparation on files.
• Taking mitigation and witness statements from clients.
• Manage and organise your workload efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues, supervisors and clients.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Law Graduate or equivalent qualification

• Good communication and customer service skills - both oral and written.
• Paying fine attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills including knowledge in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Have excellent organisation.
• Work well within a team as well as being able to use your own initiative and work independently.
• Be able to prioritise and manage workload.
• Have the ability and enthusiasm to learn.

If this sounds like an opportunity you can't pass on please either apply online, email your CV to or call to speak to Vicky and discuss the role.

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