Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor

We are currently looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Transactional Business Services (TBS) department as a Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor, starting in September 2025 Summary · Job type: Full time · Closing Date 13th June 2025. Interviews to be conducted w/c 16th June. Job Description The TBS department is made up of our Corporate Finance, Commercial and Intellectual Property and Employment teams. The successful candidate will first undertake a 6–12-month period as a paralegal, with the intention of progressing towards a trainee solicitor position following this trial period. We offer our trainees the SQE route to qualification in addition to the traditional training contract option for those who have completed the Legal Practice Course. We envisage the role being full time, but we would consider applicants wishing to work part-time to accommodate any legal studies. Here at Berry Smith, we are keen to invest in our trainees as they are the future of the firm. A large proportion of the TBS team have trained at Berry Smith and have been retained upon qualification. During your training period with us you will work directly with the partners and will also aid other solicitors within the team on a variety of matters. We encourage our trainees to have client contact from an early stage to develop and build confidence and client relationships. We provide our trainees with the opportunity to take part in a variety of marketing and social events throughout the year to enable them to meet other likeminded people and to develop their contacts within the Cardiff professional network. The ideal applicant will: – · Have achieved a 2:1 law degree · Have commitment, enthusiasm and drive to excel in the legal profession · Have an interest in the Welsh business market · Have a high level of commercial awareness · Be able to demonstrate experience dealing with clients and be able to explain legal matters in a sensible and non-technical manner · Have completed additional work experience activities within the field of law · Be a team player. Salary and Benefits As a Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor you will receive: · A competitive salary, reviewed annually · Minimum 22 days annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 28 days), plus bank holidays · Office Christmas Shutdown. · Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period) · Clear career progression opportunities How to Apply To be considered for the role please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager at jemery@berrysmith.com Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berry Smith LLP by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Paralegal” roles. Aberdare, Wales, United Kingdom 1 day ago Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Caerphilly, Wales, United Kingdom 1 month ago Internal Applicants Only – Administrative Assistant Internal Applicants Only – Administrative Assistant Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr