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Lindsays is a full-service law firm with a reputation for providing an excellent and outstanding service to clients. Our specialist teams offer a diverse range of services, allowing us to cater to the individual needs of a wide range of clients.
The firm maintains strong residential property and private client departments and has an expanding range of corporate and commercial services, encompassing company law, corporate finance, intellectual property, technology, employment, charity law, rural property, commercial property and construction, all of which enjoy an excellent reputation in the marketplace. In addition, our expert Dispute Resolution & Litigation group deals with all aspects of civil and commercial litigation for a wide variety of clients and includes a Personal Injury team that specialises in industrial disease, travel related and accident abroad, medical and dental negligence and spinal injuries claims.
With 41 Partners and over 240 staff, our goal is to have the right staff with the right skills to ensure we have superb people to advise and support clients. We are committed to investing in our people and believe in helping our staff succeed.
Traineeships
As a Lindsays trainee you will gain experience in three seats over the two years, from a mix of areas of law and, as you progress through your traineeship, you will gain an understanding of a client’s needs and the work each department carries out on their behalf. You will have direct contact with clients and hands on involvement with projects and transactions and, upon qualification, will be equipped with the skills required to become a successful lawyer.
Throughout your traineeship, we will offer you friendly, professional advice and support. We will fund your attendance at various seminars, conferences and skills workshops which, along with the practical experience gained in your seat, will assist in the achievement of the PEAT 2 outcomes and ensure you meet TCPD requirements.
Trainees tell us that one of the aspects of life at Lindsays they especially appreciate is the office culture – where people make the effort to get to know each other.
We offer our trainees a salary rate as recommended by the Law Society and excellent working conditions. We believe strongly in the value of work/life balance for employees at all stages of their career and their life. We want our trainees to enjoy the social events we organise ourselves as well as enjoying their own life outside the office.
Whilst the core contractual hours offered are 9am – 5pm, the culture of the firm allows a certain amount of flexibility subject to the needs of the business.
Skills Required/Expected:
- LLB and Diploma
- Strong academic record from school and university
- Positive “can do” approach
- Commitment
- Team player
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Planning and organisational skills
About our traineeships
Our goal is to have the right staff with the right skills to ensure we have superb people to advise and support clients. We are committed to investing in our people and believe in helping our staff succeed. Our Managing Partner, Alasdair Cummings, was himself a trainee with the firm.
A Lindsays trainee will have the opportunity to work across three different areas of law and, as they progress through their traineeship, will have direct contact with clients and hands on involvement with projects and transactions.
Iona Kelly, our HR Director commented: “During their two-year traineeship our trainees will gain experience of working in different departments and will be equipped with the right skills to develop their careers as lawyers.
“Our trainees will develop many other skills. They will learn how to deal with people who may be going through a very stressful situation and need guidance and practical support; how to work as a team member and communicate effectively with colleagues; know when to seek advice from someone more experienced; and understand the importance of building up a network of contacts.”
Trainees tell us that one of the aspects of life at Lindsays they especially appreciate is the office culture – where people make the effort to get to know each other. There is plenty of opportunity to get to know colleagues through various social events organised by our Social Committee and, to give our trainees a head start, on their first day they are sent off for lunch with the second year trainees. We offer our trainees a competitive salary and excellent working conditions. We believe strongly in the value of work/life balance for employees at all stages of their career and their life. We want our trainees to enjoy the social events we organise ourselves as well as enjoying their own life outside the office.
Lindsays is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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