Are you the Trainee Solicitor we’ve been looking for?
Would you like to be part of our talented team? At Swinburne Maddison LLP, we’ve been setting the standard for legal excellence for over 25 years. Nestled on the outskirts of Durham City Centre, our award-winning North East law firm boasts an impressive roster of clients and a prestigious history that dates back to the merger of two distinguished firms in 1998. Today, we’re proud to be recognised as a leading law firm within the region having been named as a leading firm by The Legal 500 for seven consecutive years. Our journey has been remarkable, evolving from a team of 15 solicitors and 25 support staff to a formidable force of over 80 professionals. We’re not just another law firm—we’re a dynamic, agile, and approachable team committed to delivering the best possible legal solutions to our clients. Our core values of Trust, Care, Collaboration, and Agility guide everything we do, ensuring we build lasting relationships and deliver tailored, jargon-free advice. Would you like to take the leap to becoming a qualified solicitor and undertake your training with Swinburne Maddison LLP? We have ambitions plans for the coming years and we are on the hunt for two Trainee Solicitors to join our talented team: One starting in
April 2025
and one starting in
September 2025 . The roles…
These Trainee Solicitor roles are available to candidates who have successfully completed their LPC. We are not currently accepting applications from SQE candidates or apprentices. During your training, you will work with our teams on a variety of exciting and challenging matters. You will have quality time to train in most, if not all, of our departments. You’ll also have plenty of support and a chance to work on projects alongside our current team of Trainee Solicitors. Who we are looking for…
Some of the skills and qualities you will need for a trainee solicitor role are: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences and contexts Strong analytical and problem-solving skills A keen interest in and awareness of current legal developments and trends Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different levels of seniority Initiative, with the ability to generate new ideas and approaches and to act proactively and independently when required Care, for the work you carry out, and in support for your colleagues Resilience and agility, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Professionalism and integrity, with the ability to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality, and building trust with colleagues, clients and professional contacts Ready to make your move?
To apply for this role please complete the application form on the careers page of our website, attaching a CV and a short covering letter ensuring to clearly detail how you meet our required experience, skills and attributes. We will be looking to interview on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7th February 2025 Vacancy information
Job type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Careers with Swinburne Maddison
Swinburne Maddison wouldn’t be the firm it is today without our team. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees, whether they’ve been with us since day one or are new to our exciting journey ahead. As we’ve grown, we have invested heavily in our team through comprehensive training and support, ensuring a safe and modern work environment. We offer detailed career paths for colleagues who wish to progress, whether they are lawyers or part of our dedicated support team. We offer a number of benefits for our team including: a competitive salary based on experience a pension and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes additional holiday scheme for length of service enhanced family leave pay health cashback plan a generous contribution to the staff pension scheme membership of Perkbox Awards and Recognition
At Swinburne Maddison we are proud our teams’ achievements across the firm. In 2023, we were proud to be announced as the winner of Law Firm of the Year at the Northern Law Awards, an honour we also received in 2017. Over nine of our teams are ranked in The Legal 500, with four achieving top-tier rankings including Corporate, Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, and Social Housing, with 19 individuals named for their achievements.
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Would you like to be part of our talented team? At Swinburne Maddison LLP, we’ve been setting the standard for legal excellence for over 25 years. Nestled on the outskirts of Durham City Centre, our award-winning North East law firm boasts an impressive roster of clients and a prestigious history that dates back to the merger of two distinguished firms in 1998. Today, we’re proud to be recognised as a leading law firm within the region having been named as a leading firm by The Legal 500 for seven consecutive years. Our journey has been remarkable, evolving from a team of 15 solicitors and 25 support staff to a formidable force of over 80 professionals. We’re not just another law firm—we’re a dynamic, agile, and approachable team committed to delivering the best possible legal solutions to our clients. Our core values of Trust, Care, Collaboration, and Agility guide everything we do, ensuring we build lasting relationships and deliver tailored, jargon-free advice. Would you like to take the leap to becoming a qualified solicitor and undertake your training with Swinburne Maddison LLP? We have ambitions plans for the coming years and we are on the hunt for two Trainee Solicitors to join our talented team: One starting in
April 2025
and one starting in
September 2025 . The roles…
These Trainee Solicitor roles are available to candidates who have successfully completed their LPC. We are not currently accepting applications from SQE candidates or apprentices. During your training, you will work with our teams on a variety of exciting and challenging matters. You will have quality time to train in most, if not all, of our departments. You’ll also have plenty of support and a chance to work on projects alongside our current team of Trainee Solicitors. Who we are looking for…
Some of the skills and qualities you will need for a trainee solicitor role are: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences and contexts Strong analytical and problem-solving skills A keen interest in and awareness of current legal developments and trends Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different levels of seniority Initiative, with the ability to generate new ideas and approaches and to act proactively and independently when required Care, for the work you carry out, and in support for your colleagues Resilience and agility, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Professionalism and integrity, with the ability to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality, and building trust with colleagues, clients and professional contacts Ready to make your move?
To apply for this role please complete the application form on the careers page of our website, attaching a CV and a short covering letter ensuring to clearly detail how you meet our required experience, skills and attributes. We will be looking to interview on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7th February 2025 Vacancy information
Job type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Careers with Swinburne Maddison
Swinburne Maddison wouldn’t be the firm it is today without our team. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees, whether they’ve been with us since day one or are new to our exciting journey ahead. As we’ve grown, we have invested heavily in our team through comprehensive training and support, ensuring a safe and modern work environment. We offer detailed career paths for colleagues who wish to progress, whether they are lawyers or part of our dedicated support team. We offer a number of benefits for our team including: a competitive salary based on experience a pension and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes additional holiday scheme for length of service enhanced family leave pay health cashback plan a generous contribution to the staff pension scheme membership of Perkbox Awards and Recognition
At Swinburne Maddison we are proud our teams’ achievements across the firm. In 2023, we were proud to be announced as the winner of Law Firm of the Year at the Northern Law Awards, an honour we also received in 2017. Over nine of our teams are ranked in The Legal 500, with four achieving top-tier rankings including Corporate, Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, and Social Housing, with 19 individuals named for their achievements.
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