Express Solicitors
Graduate Scheme - Liverpool August 2026
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Graduate Scheme - Liverpool August 2026
**Liverpool Graduate Scheme – 3rd August 2026
Law graduates, are you ready to step into the legal world?
About Us
Express Solicitors is an award-winning no win no fee law firm established in 2000, specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Based in Liverpool and Manchester, we serve clients nationwide across all personal injury sectors.
Ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, we outperform over 10,000 law firms nationwide after achieving 20% year-on-year growth—the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK.
Our reputation for client care is reflected in our 4.8-star Trustpilot rating (Excellent).
Our Graduate Scheme has earned the Princess Royal Training Award, committing us to outstanding learning and development for participants.
Additionally, trainees benefit from psychological resilience and emotional intelligence training via Matthew Fowler’s Growth Mindset Academy.
Why Join Our Graduate Scheme?
Set Up to Succeed
Our 5-week Graduate Training (starting Monday 21st September 2026) centers onConstructive skills:
- Black-letter law
- Witness statements
- Claim form drafting
- Client communication
Based in Manchester (travel/residential expenses covered).
Post-training, you’ll have: ✅ Weekly supervisor meetings for guidance ✅ Department buddies to support and assist you
Proven Progression
- 100% of our Trainee Solicitors graduate from our scheme.
- Average transition from graduate to SQE/TC: 6–15 months.
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Work Hard, Play Hard
We balance dedication with engagement: 🍻 *Annual Christmas parties (firm-paid) 📍 Summer socials at the CEO’s house (every other year) 🧸 Policy kickbacks (Department social budget) 🎮 Work life enrichment through:
- Weekly football and netball
- Monthly running club
- Board game nights
“The collaborative culture, mentorship, and feedback shaped my career.” — Sarah Kara
“Grad training provided a strong foundation for real work.” — Elliott Walker
“Without doubt, the scheme accelerated my path from Litigation Assistant to Trainee Solicitor.” — Billy Mollart
The Role
Location: Liverpool Office
We’re recruiting dedicated graduates into three departments:
- Motorcycle Claims
- Civil Liberties & Group Actions
- CICA Claims
Responsibilities
Assist a qualified fee earner on: ✔ Direct legal task support (claims, paperwork) ✔ Client liaison (face-to-face/video calls)
Note: No prior legal experience required.
What We Offer
Three annual appraisals + weekly supervisor check-ins ✔ £27,500 salary / year ✔ Flexible 39.5-hour contract: 8:30AM–5:30PM Monday–Thursday, 5PM Friday
Benefits
- Hybrid Working:
- 3-2 ratio after 6 months.
- Holiday:
- 23 days annual leave (rising to 26 + bank/public holidaya). 🎁 Extra days: 3 paid leave buybacks + 1 per birthday (after service requirements).
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Private medical insurance (after 2 years).
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- 24/7 onsite gym + Employee Assistance Programme.
- Social Lifestyle: Active social committee + departmental/firm budgets paid for gaming events, club sports, & more:
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“Teamwork and mentorship helped me adapt quickly.” — Isha Kumar
“The grad scheme taught me everything—IT to law to client care.” — Megan Rowbotham
The structured training and safe environment equipped me for real-world client calls with confidence.” — Harry Gowler
Requirements
- Eligibility: Law graduates (LLB/GDL/LCJ/LLM/LPC or equivalent).
- Timing: *Full-time commitment from 3rd August 2026 with no leave for first 3 months.
- Key traits: Passion for supporting injured clients, ambition.
Note: Recruitment is rolling. Role closes when quota is full.
Closing Date: TBC (Competition is ongoing)
Where We Are
📍 Liverpool Office, 6th Floor 📍 Yorkshire House 📍 Chapel Street, L3 9AG.
Recruitment Process
- One-way pre-recorded video interview (completed at your own pace).
- Face-to-face MS Teams interview.
Note: We celebrate skill and judgement over academic prestige and embrace diversity.
Speak to Us
Questions? Reach Oliver Doak, Associate – Emerging Talent Specialist: ✆ 0161 904 4660 📧 Recruitment@expresssolicitors.co.uk (Applications welcomed via our website)
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