Morrisons Solicitors are looking for trainees right now.

The London and South East based firm, with an office right here in Teddington, have two to three trainee contracts on offer.

Think this could be the role for you? Then read on...

What Morrisons are looking for

Morrisons look for people who are friendly, respectful, motivated, passionate and energetic.

The successful candidates for this role will have taken or are planning to take their Legal Practice Course (LPC) and ideally have experience of working in a law firm already.

Morrisons are looking for someone with the ability to absorb and apply legal principles in practical situations.

The successful candidate will have confidence in presentation and communication as well as the ability to adapt and deliver change as well as demonstrate excellent team working skills.

What will you do in the role?

Morrisons have outlined the responsibilities in this job:

To undertake a range of legal, technical and administrative tasks as directed by the "seat" supervisor

To assist in the provision of legal services and the giving of legal advice to clients

Throughout the period of the recognised training, the Trainee will receive training in a variety of areas of law to satisfy the Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements

To provide an efficient and friendly service to clients. To achieve this you will be expected to:

Adopt a business like, polite and sensible approach in your telephone and written dealings with clients, other solicitors and third parties

Adhere to the client care standards set out in the firm's Terms of Business and Professional Standards Manuals

Write letters and produce documents in so far as possible in plain English and with a good quality of presentation

How being a trainee works

The trainee contract lasts for two years and gives a real flavour of the work that Morrisons does.

The hours are Monday-Friday from nine to five with a competitive salary.

During your time as a trainee you can gain experience in the following types of law:

Contentious: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence, Family

Non-Contentious: Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Residential Conveyancing, Trusts, Wills and Probate and Employment

What former trainees say

Here is what some former Morrisons Trainees have to say about the role.

Alice Watkins said: "I have been able to experience three very different seats, and have been able to learn, develop and takeaway skills that are transferable to any area of the law."

James Lapham said: "I had the opportunity to liaise with barristers and managed to attend courts on multiple occasions, which provides valuable opportunity to see the law in action.

"I was lucky enough to work with multiple partners on a diverse number of cases … Did I also mention lodged an appeal bundle at the Court of Appeal!"

So if a career at Morrisons sounds good to you download their application form HERE

You will need to apply by April 30th.

Visit their website HERE for more information.