Civil/Criminal Legal Traineeship or NQ Solicitor Post
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Position Overview & Specifications
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We are looking to recruit a trainee or newly qualified solicitor for a Criminal and Civil Practice in Dundee city centre.
Part time hours available for newly qualified applicants if required and can be discussed during the interview process.
We will provide you with support and training that will allow you to develop your oral and written advocacy skills.
You will be expected to communicate effectively with the Court, clients and colleagues.
You will be required to work efficiently and confidently on your own and as part of a team in our busy court department.
This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to develop and progress a career within a well-regarded firm.
Please send your CV, covering letter and personal statement to: hr@gfmlaw.co.uk
Please indicate your salary expectations and current notice period.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £20,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Civil/Criminal Legal Traineeship or NQ Solicitor Post roles across Gilmartin Finlay MacRae's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,500 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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