Trainee Solicitor – Criminal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stourbridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Criminal litigation Legal drafting SOS case management MS Office Client service SRA compliance File management Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Solicitor – Criminal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an ambitious individual to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Trainee Solicitor specialising in Criminal Law. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stourbridge.

About the Role

As a Trainee Solicitor, you will be expected to undertake criminal litigation work on behalf of private and commercial clients, on a full range of Criminal Law matters. To be successful, you will need at least 6 months experience with a criminal legal department.

What the Job Involves

  • Drafting, reviewing, amending and issuing legal documents with a commercial mindset.
  • Support colleagues within the department, liaising with existing and new clients, working efficiently, effectively and professionally.
  • Administrating client matters using SOS case management system such as file opening procedures, document preparation and formatting.
  • Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs and accounting requirements.

What You Need

  • Working towards qualifying as a solicitor, either the LPC or SQE pathway with at least 6 months experience with a fast-paced criminal department.
  • Able to demonstrate practical knowledge of the Criminal Law transaction process, from inception to completion.
  • Passionate about delivering excellent client service, maintaining and developing business relationships.
  • Competent in using a case management system such as SOS and MS Office applications to undertake a range of administrative duties in a paper-light working environment.

Why Work at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Values led Company with a shared vision of 'Working every day to be the best' for our people, our clients, and for our communities. Benefits include competitive salaries, annual tax-free profit-share, 25 days holiday plus birthday and ex-gratia day, company pension, group life insurance, health cash plan, and more.

Equal Opportunity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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