Lee&Priestley

As a corporate practice with related private client work we can offer comprehensive training over all the main areas of the law with direct client contact from an early start.

You will work closely with your supervisor, a partner or senior fee earner.

Academic achievements - a degree, preferably with a minimum of 2:1 but we may consider a high 2:2 if there are mitigating circumstances;

Enthusiastic, confident, self motivated people;

Excellent communication skills;

Commercial awareness - an appreciation not just of the client's wider objectives, but also of the firm's objectives and focus.

Over the two year training period, you will spend at least six months working in three or four key areas.

In your first year your seat will be in Corporate/Commercial, Commercial Property, Litigation or Family. In your second year, depending on work flow, we will try to accommodate your training to suit your interests. We will organise your Professional Skills Course in your second year.

At interview you will need to be confident and well presented.

You must demonstrate drive and ambition, good knowledge of the current developments in law and current affairs, an understanding of the legal profession and our particular clients and services.