Training contracts

We offer approximately three/four training contracts each year . The training contract is litigation focused and satisfies Law Society training requirements.

We currently recruit our trainee solicitors from our pool of paralegals in the London and Leeds offices. If you would like to be considered for a paralegal role, please look at the recruitment criteria below before submitting your application.

Paralegal opportunities

We take a unique approach to lawyer support in that all of our lawyers are supported on a one to one basis by a paralegal. The paralegal role involves both administrative and fee earning tasks. We recruit through direct application, advertisments on our website and our links with various law schools and colleges. We select candidates with strong academics, enthusiasm, drive and a willingness to adopt a team approach.

Work experience/summer placement

We offer a limited number of work experience opportunities, usually up to one week.

We do not run formal seasonal student schemes but offer some individual placements, which are always in high demand. We aim to provide students with a positive and meaningful experience and will pay reasonable travel expenses.

If you would like to be considered for a work experience placement, please send your CV to the Human Resources Department.

Speculative applications

If we do not currently have a vacancy in your area of expertise and you would like to make a speculative application to us, please forward your CV to the Human Resources Department, ensuring that you meet our recruitment criteria set out below.

Please note that due to the very high volume of applications received, we are sorry that we cannot acknowledge individual applications. Please be assured that your application will be logged and you will be contacted if a suitable position is identified and invited for interview at that stage.

Current vacancies

Paralegal, Personal Injury, Leeds (start late April 2012)

We are looking for paralegals to join our Personal Injury department in Leeds, to start at the end of April. The role is a permanent, full-time post. Candidates must meet our academic criteria (minimum As and Bs at A level, 2:1 and LPC commendation) and ideally will have some previous office experience. Applications (full CV and cover letter) by email to Angela Melia, HR Manager, amelia@stewartslaw.com.

Paralegal, Antitrust Litigation, London (early start date)

We have a permanent full-time vacancy for a paralegal to join the Antitrust Litigation department in London. Applicants must meet our usual recruitment criteria (minimum 2:1, A or B at A level and minimum Commendation at LPC). The ideal candidate will have a mathematical/finance/accounting/economic interest/background and be whiz with Excel because the role will involve preparing data for economists. French or German language skills would also be a plus. Please send a full CV and covering letter to Angela Melia, HR Manager by email to amelia@stewartslaw.com

Paralegals to join the Personal Injury Department in London (variety of start dates into the Summer)

We are looking to recruit a number of vacancies in the PI department over the coming months. Applicants should meet all our usual recruitment criteria (excellent A level grades, minimum 2:1 and Commendation on the LPC - or equivalent). Ideally candidates will have done the PI elective on the LPC and have some previous office work experience (but not essential).

Please apply by email (CV and covering letter) to Angela Melia, HR Manager on amelia@stewartslaw.com