Trainee Solicitor

About the job

Key information

• Location: Taunton, Somerset (Dynamic Working – flexible arrangements including working from home).

We are looking for motivated Trainee Solicitors to join our dynamic legal team at Somerset Council. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment that values growth, flexibility, and innovation.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Participating in a structured training programme leading to qualification as a solicitor.
• Assisting with legal research, drafting documents, and providing advice under supervision.
• Gaining experience across a range of legal practice areas.
• Supporting casework, attending meetings, and contributing to team projects.
• Upholding professional standards and complying with Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

You will need to have:

• Completed LPC or SQE qualifications.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Supporting documents and information

For an informal discussion please contact Jayne Flower via email at jayne.flower@somerset.gov.uk.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28 January 2026

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

Apply on the Somerset Council website

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