JOB VACANCIES

We are always interested in hearing from talented and motivated individuals who are seeking a training contract and would like to join a supportive, professional and growing firm. If you are looking to begin your legal career and believe you would be a strong fit for our team, we encourage you to apply.

 

Our trainee solicitors work alongside our team of dedicated and talented professionals. The training contract is completed over two years and provides broad legal experience across departments in our Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill offices. This structure offers exposure to work for both business and private clients, while developing core skills in drafting, legal research, client interviewing and negotiation. Trainees work closely with experienced professionals and receive structured support throughout their training.

 

Eligibility

 

To be considered for a trainee solicitor role, applicants should have:

 

Ø A 2:1 degree or above (applications with extenuating circumstances will be considered)

Ø Completed the LPC or SQE

Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ø A strong attention to detail

Ø The ability to work quickly and accurately

Ø Commitment to meeting deadlines

Ø High levels of initiative and motivation

 

Applicants should be in a position to work with us as a paralegal before commencing a training contract. This approach benefits both parties by ensuring a strong mutual fit ahead of the two-year training period.

 

Why Us?

 

Choosing where to undertake your training contract is an important decision. We encourage candidates to consider the type of work they want exposure to, the culture of the firm, the quality of training offered and the prospects of securing a permanent role on qualification.

 

As a firm, we:

Ø Undertake a diverse range of legal work across multiple practice areas

Ø Provide a supportive, friendly and rewarding working environment

Ø Offer hands-on training

Ø Deliver training on key skills such as networking, marketing, accounts awareness and time recording

Ø Encourage and support social engagement and activities with colleagues

Ø Continue to grow with the aim of offering post-qualification opportunities

Ø Support trainees who are completing the LPC or SQE alongside their training

 

 

 

 

How to Apply

 

If you would like to be considered for a training contract, please submit a cover letter and CV (including academic grades) to recruitment@austinandcarnley.co.uk. Your cover letter forms part of the assessment process, so please ensure it is accurate, well-presented and free from spelling or grammatical errors.

 

If selected, you will be invited to a first-stage interview for a paralegal position. Successful candidates who complete their probation period will then be invited to undertake a series of drafting tasks. If these are completed to a satisfactory standard, you will be invited to a final interview. Successful candidates will then receive a formal offer of a trainee solicitor role.

 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to acknowledge every submission. We aim to progress applications within four weeks of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has not been successful.

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