We have an exciting opportunity available for a law student or graduate to join our 2021 ‘summer vacation internship scheme'. Candidates applying should be working towards studying or developing a career to achieve recognised qualifications within the legal sector.
This scheme is aimed at hard-working individuals with strong academic backgrounds; good GCSEs or A-levels who have a genuine desire and interest to gain an insight of working within a busy law firm whilst learning new skills.
- Location: Mansfield.
- Salary: negotiable according to previous experience.
- Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs, which must include English, plus at least two other academic subjects or 3 A ‘Levels. All GCSEs and A ‘Levels must be at grade C or above.
- Full time Hours/Fixed Term contract (summer 2021)
- Commencement date: May/June 2021 or immediate start (Dependant on current course completion dates, if applicable).
- End date: September 2021 (Dependant on current course dates, if applicable).
- Hours of business are: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
The successful candidate will work as a ‘Legal Trainee’ supporting experienced legal professionals; gaining new skills and legal knowledge.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have:
- The confidence to deal with legal professionals and teams;
- Be highly organised, adaptable, reliable and conscientious;
- Ability to use your own initiative;
- Committed to meeting deadlines whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Possess a clear and professional telephone manner;
- Possess excellent all round communication skills providing good customer service;
- Possess excellent computer skills;
- Possess research techniques/skills
- Be numerate with the ability to keep meticulous records and accounts as attention to detail is essential.
Applications received will be reviewed and candidates who are successful will be invited to attend an interview.
Closing date: 16th April 2021
Please apply in writing with CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability by explaining why you are interested in working within the legal sector, detailing your availability over the Summer period between May 2021 and September 2021, including, pre-booked holiday leave dates, and experience in why you feel you would be suitable for this role; please also provide details of office base preference to: -
If you wish to apply for this position, please click on the following link: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.