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Halton Law

Trainee Solicitor

City of London
£27k – £30k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Training Contract - Criminal Defence Trainee Solicitor

Location: City of London
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 + out of hour police station attendance

We are a criminal defence specialist firm in the City of London, with additional expertise in Family Law and Civil Disputes. Our trainees gain exceptional experience in crime-focused practice with the possibility of developing transferable skills across our other departments.

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This training contract offers:

  • Criminal law focus
  • Police station accreditation & regular duty solicitor work
  • Magistrates' and Crown Court case preparation
  • Bail applications and sentencing hearings
  • Direct advocacy experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Police station attendance (including out-of-hours slots)
  • Client interviews and case preparation
  • Legal research and case management to assist fee earners
  • Court documentation and hearings
  • Legal aid compliance

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What We Offer

  • Specialist criminal law training
  • Overtime payments for out-of-hours police station attendance
  • Direct supervision from criminal defence experts

Requirements

  • Law degree/GDL + LPC/SQE
  • Commitment to criminal defence work
  • Obtained or willing to obtain police accreditation
  • Available for police station rotas

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Please send CV and cover letter to contact@haltonlaw.co.uk

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