At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Graduate Scheme and kickstart your legal career with tailored training and hands-on experience.
- Company: Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm specialising in personal injury claims.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and private medical insurance after 2 years.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing essential legal skills.
- Qualifications: Strong legal academic achievements; no prior legal work 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. Headquarters 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 is 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, recognising our commitment to learning and development and its positive impact on the firm and people. We now also offer training from Matthew Fowler to develop 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. Your first five weeks comprise initial training covering black letter law, case management and communication with clients, as well as support during initial tasks such as witness statements and claim form drafting. Once you are in the department, the support continues: weekly supervisor meetings, a buddy in the department and ongoing guidance. We are pleased with our progression, with 100% of our trainee solicitors coming from our Graduate Scheme and an average time from the Graduate Scheme to SQE/TC of 6–15 months.
For your first five weeks, you will be in our training suite, where we provide bespoke training on black letter law, soft skills, and case management. After that, you will move to your designated department and work as a Litigation Assistant, assisting a fee earner on their caseload, undertaking 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 to 5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday, 5:00 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 a service‑length requirement
- Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 on‑site gym, netball/football team, 10 km Manchester team and more
- Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget
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 21 September 2026 and no leave is required for the first 12 weeks. Closing date for applications: 7 September 2026. The recruitment cycle is rolling; once the cohort is full, the role will close. The firm reserves the right to close applications early. No legal work experience necessary. Passionate about becoming 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. First, a one‑way pre‑recorded video interview completed in your own time, then a face‑to‑face MS Teams interview. Our employees are our most important asset; we rate skill and ability above all else and encourage applications from all.
Need more info? Oliver Doak, Associate - Emerging Talent Specialist, is happy to answer any questions.
Manchester Graduate Scheme - 21st September 2026 employer: EXPRESS SOLICITORS
Express Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a robust Graduate Scheme that equips aspiring legal professionals with the skills and support needed to thrive in the legal field. With a strong focus on employee development, including tailored training and ongoing mentorship, our Manchester headquarters fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, complemented by generous benefits such as hybrid working, extensive holiday allowances, and a vibrant social scene. Join us to be part of a leading personal injury law firm that values your growth and well-being.
