Level 1 Solicitor

Salary: £45,848 - £48,036 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 04 May 2026

Are you a recently qualified solicitor or barrister? Whether you have just completed your training or gained some post‑qualification experience as a Paralegal, and want to engage with a diverse range of cases, this could be the next role for you. In this role you will open the door to continuous development through invaluable learning opportunities within our team, making the most of your experienced colleagues.

As the legal foundation for different Council teams, you'll play a crucial role in providing legal insights, across an engaging blend of cases. We pride ourselves on having a positive, collaborative team culture where knowledge‑sharing, mentoring, and mutual support are strongly encouraged.

Based primarily at County Hall in Trowbridge, the role offers hybrid working arrangements to ensure the right equilibrium for you and the service, and there may be occasions where you need to attend court in person. Extensive experience is not a requirement – we're interested in potential. If you're adept at research, analysis, and communication, coupled with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, you're exactly the person we're seeking.

This includes applications from candidates who are in the process of completing their qualifying work experience and SQE qualifications as a Solicitor or those who are scheduled to qualify as a solicitor within the next six months. This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Application criteria: Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer.

Application process: Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.