Trainee Solicitor Positions Available

Start Date September 2019/20/21

As a trainee solicitor within the firm you will be part of an enthusiastic team with a wide ranging workload completing three different seats rotating between our Company Commercial, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution teams.

You will have completed the Legal Practice Course (or be about to commence the course for completion in 2019/20), be self motivated, able to demonstrate initiative and be a creative and innovative problem solver. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate a high level of literacy and numeracy, be confident in using IT systems, have good interpersonal skills and possess an interest in commercial business generally.

If you are looking for an exciting legal career with good quality work in a local practice, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

We are situated in a glorious part of the country. Personal and professional training opportunities are regularly available to support you to achieve your career aspirations.

Here's what our past Trainees think about training with PDT:

"The trainee programme at PDT gave me a good overview of the firm as a whole and the different disciplines. The key thing that stood out for me was the firms focus on working together and genuinely supporting its staff. Having an interest in commercial property law from my studies and dissertation at University I was delighted to join the property team at the end of my traineeship. PDT offers great opportunities for people to develop their career and now twelve years later I am Partner in the firm." Craig Burton

"Training at PDT gave me the best possible start to my legal career. The variety of work gave me invaluable experience both in solving technical issues and thinking commercially for the client. I am now nearly three years qualified and PDT continue to support me as I grow both as a lawyer and in the firm" Holly Goacher

"Training at PDT provided me with the support and encouragement to develop my legal skills and knowledge. From day one of my training contract, I was given the opportunity to work on a wide range of matters and provided with exposure to clients. Post qualification, PDT continues to provide me with a great environment in which to continue to learn and develop" Sian Webber

For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Glazebrook on 01403 831231 or apply with your CV and covering letter to kwheller@pdt.co.uk