At Hutton’s we have vacancies from time to time, and attempt to fill them using the following policy guidelines:
We always look for enthusiasm in candidates coupled with excellent communication skills, a professional style and an approachable character. confidentiality and integrity are paramount and references as to integrity are are of the utmost importance. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please write or e-mail in strict confidence Clare Strowbridge at any time if you wish to be considered (clare.strowbridge@huttons-solicitors.co.uk).
Vacancies generally fall into one of the following categories:
Solicitors
At Hutton’s all fee earners should have in addition to a sound academic background, detailed knowledge of the area of law in which they practice; people skills ,common sense and integrity. It is important that our fee earners have empathy in dealing with clients. Hutton’s specialise in certain areas of the law and these specialisms are described elsewhere in the web site under the heading of “legal services”.
Preference will be given at interview to candidates that can demonstrate experience in one or more of these specialisms having already established that they meet the general criteria (pleases see above).
Paralegals
From time to time vacancies are available to special candidates.
Trainee Solicitors
Graduates who have obtained a first or upper-second class honours degree and have completed their year at law school having achieved the Legal Practice Course qualification are eligible for consideration here.
Again, the general criteria for solicitor fee earners (see above) apply.of enthusiasm and professional integrity apply. Successful candidates will join a paralegal programme of between 3 and 12 months designed to assess their potential and give both parties an opportunity to determine each others suitability. On successfully completing the paralegal period and being retained, the firm might offer a two-year trainee solicitor contract. The contract will provide training in agreed areas of law, with a particular emphasis on one departmental area where the candidate has shown a special ability and interest.
Legal Secretaries
Hutton’s considers each candidate on their merits. Past experience of working as a legal secretary is usually an advantage.
Please write or e-mail in confidence Clare Strowbridge
clare.strowbridge@huttons-solicitors.co.uk