Trainee Legal Executive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our Grimsby office for a Trainee Legal Executive to join our busy Dispute Resolution team.

Wilkin Chapman LLP is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, providing a wide range of legal services to both businesses and individuals. The Firm regularly achieves department and individual recommendations in the UK's leading legal directories and is ranked 106 in the top 200 UK law firms by turnover.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our Grimsby office for a Trainee Legal Executive to assist the team in dealing with a wide range of disputes (both litigated and non-litigated), including commercial and property issues.

You will be working alongside colleagues to provide assistance on the more complex files as you build your experience and knowledge in dispute resolution work.  In time, you will be responsible for files with the support and guidance of colleagues.

At the same time as working, you will have the opportunity to further your studies and gain a respected legal qualification through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with the support of the Firm. Further information on this qualification is available at https://www.cilex.org.uk/study.

Our ideal candidate will have the motivation and determination to succeed and be passionate in delivering great customer service.

A minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C or above are required.

Applications are also encouraged from candidates awaiting A level results.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to be able to work accurately and under pressure

• Ability to show initiative and establish positive working relationships with colleagues

• Excellent communication and customer care skills

• Excellent organisation and administration skills

• Competent IT user

• An eye for detail

• Understand and adopt the Firm’s values and behaviours.

Wilkin Chapman is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.  We are an armed forces friendly employer.

Our Values

All that we do is shaped by our five values: Service, Teamwork, Approachability, Innovation and Commitment to achieving results. These values are the bedrock of Wilkin Chapman, they define who and what we are - they underpin everything that we do. For more information on our values, please click here.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact recruitment@wilkinchapman.co.uk.