The legal market is competitive and building a career in it takes time, commitment and hard work. We are looking for the strongest candidates and offer up to three training contracts each year. To apply, complete in handwriting our Trainee Solicitor Application Form and send it by post with a covering letter (which can be handwritten or typed) to the HR Team at our Bristol Address. We hope to recruit trainees in 2011/12.

• Three or four six month placements in specialist departments
• Fee earning work and an active caseload from day one
• Considerable client contact
• Attendance at Court hearings
• Excellent research resources
• Grounding in the commercial realities of the profession
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of teams and the firm
• Participation in marketing events and business development projects
• Mentoring scheme
• Friendly working environment
• One possible placement at our North Somerset office

• A good degree (not necessarily in law)
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivation and perseverance
• Problem solving ability and a can-do attitude
• Initiative and ideas
• Team player
• Excellent presentation skills (written / in person)
• A sense of humour
• Previous experience of paralegal work