At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Graduate Scheme and kickstart your legal career with hands-on training and mentorship.
- Company: Express Solicitors, a top-rated personal injury law firm in Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Engaging work culture with regular socials and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing essential legal skills.
- Qualifications: Strong academic background in law; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 27500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you ready to step into the Legal World? Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers’ liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers’ and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease.
We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year‑on‑year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest‑rated firms in the sector.
Our Graduate Scheme has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award. This award recognises our exceptional commitment to learning and development and its positive impact on the organisation and people. We now also offer training for developing a growth mindset, psychological resilience and emotional intelligence, giving you the skills to be the best version of yourself in law.
The focus of our award-winning Graduate Scheme is to provide you with a solid foundation to launch your legal career. You start with 5 weeks of initial training, which includes everything from black letter law to support during initial tasks (witness statements, claim form drafting) and communicating with clients. Once you are in the department, the support doesn't stop; you have a weekly supervisor meeting for guidance and a Buddy in the department to help you.
We are proud of the progression at Express Solicitors:
- 100% of our Trainee Solicitors came from our Graduate Scheme.
- The average time from the Graduate Scheme to SQE/TC is within 6 - 15 months of starting with Express Solicitors.
Law has always been seen as a challenging profession. Express Solicitors expect you to work hard for our clients, but we also love to have fun, with regular department socials, yearly Christmas parties (paid for by the business) and every other year a summer social at the CEO's house. We also have lots of other regular activities, including weekly football and netball games, a running club and a board game night.
About the role: For your first five weeks at Express Solicitors, you will be in our training suite, where we offer bespoke training on black letter law, soft skills and case management. After this solid foundation, you will move to your designated department, where the real work begins, applying your skills as a Litigation Assistant. You will assist an existing fee earner on their case load, getting involved directly with legal tasks and liaising with clients.
What we offer you:
- 12 weeks of tailored training to ensure you’re a successful Paralegal.
- Three appraisals per year and weekly meetings with your supervisor to guide you.
- Salary – £27,500 per annum.
- Hours – 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday (39.5 hours).
- Hybrid Working.
- 23 Days Holiday rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
- 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
Looking After Your Health: Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
Work Life / Balance: Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Once you finish the grad scheme you feel quite prepared to go into your departments. Once you’re in, you will be assigned with buddies for guidance.
What are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent). Full-time availability is required from 21st September 2026 and no leave is required for the first 12 weeks. Closing date for applications is 7th September 2026. Please be aware that this is a rolling recruitment cycle and once the cohort is full, the role will close. No legal work experience necessary. Passionate about being a lawyer and helping injured people.
Where are we? South Court, 1 Sharston Road, Manchester, M22 4SN.
Recruitment Process: Our interview process is two stages. The first stage is a one-way pre-recorded video interview (done in your own time) and then a face-to-face MS Teams interview. Our employees are our most important asset; we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.
Need more info? Oliver Doak, our Associate - Emerging Talent Specialist, is happy to answer any questions you may have about what Express Solicitors can offer you.
Manchester Graduate Scheme - September 2026 employer: Express Solicitors Limited
Express Solicitors Limited is an exceptional employer located in Wythenshawe, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid working model and competitive salary range, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where Costs Lawyers can thrive, enhancing their skills while managing meaningful cases in personal injury and clinical negligence. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
Contact Details:
Express Solicitors Limited Recruitment Team
