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, Clinical Negligence, Leeds (start mid March 2012)

We have a vacancy for a paralegal to join the Leeds Clinical Negligence department in mid March 2012. Candidates must have achieved at least a commendation on the LPC (or equivalent) with an excellent academic background. Previous office work experience is preferred but not essential. The role is a permanent full-time position with further details available on the Firm's website. Applications should be sent by email to Angela Melia, HR Manager, to amelia@stewartslaw.com and include a short cover letter and CV.