Training Contract – September 2023
Northampton & Cambridge 

Hewitsons is ranked among the UK's foremost regional law firms with 39 Partners and around 100 lawyers based at its main centres in Northampton and Cambridge.

Who should apply?

The firm welcomes applications from candidates who have achieved a high standard of academic success, with a minimum of a 2:1 degree, and who are bright, personable, have initiative and enjoy working as part of a team.

Types of Work

The firm has a strong reputation in a range of specialisms and a national and international client base, particularly in Europe and across North America. Its areas of noted expertise include corporate and commercial work, technology, employment, competition law, property, construction, planning, environment, insolvency, bioscience, agriculture, tax, trusts and charities.

Training Programme

Training Contracts are offered at Northampton and Cambridge, with possible placements in London and Milton Keynes. Trainees complete four placements of six months each in a range of different legal specialisms. During each seat, the trainee is supervised closely by a partner or senior solicitor, and progress is monitored on a day-to-day basis as well as in a formal three-monthly review, carried out mid-seat and at end of seat. The firm provides a comprehensive induction programme specifically tailored for the needs of trainee solicitors. The Professional Skills Course is coupled with an extensive programme of trainee solicitors' seminars provided by specialist in-house lawyers.

To apply please contact Sally Denton by clicking here.

Residential Property Conveyancer
Cambridge but will consider other locations

We are seeking a Residential Property Conveyancer to join our busy Residential Property Business Unit.  The Team is based in the Cambridge office but we will consider other locations.

A busy unit which boasts a great client base needs a safe pair of hands with an experienced CILEX or Licenced Conveyancer, who can demonstrate a track record and the highest of technical skills as well as excelling in providing a quality service and client care.

The Residential Property Team uses a case management system called Redbricks.

The benefits are excellent and as a firm we are committed to the training and development of all our members.  You will be joining highly motivated professinals in a dynamic business environment.

If you are interested in this role, please contact me, Sally Denton, Senior HR Executive by clicking here

Plot Sales Assistant
Milton Keynes

We are seeking a Plot Sales Assistant who knows the ropes, perhaps having worked for a major house builder or other firms dealing with major land aquisitions and residential development work OR a bright law graduate/paralegal who has the aptitude to learn quickly and who is sufficiently well organised to deal with a high workload.

The Plot Sales Team consists of:

1 Partner

1 Senior Plot Sales Assistant

3 Plot Sales Assistants

The successful candidate will be based at our Milton Keynes Office.

For more information please see the attached job description.

The benefits are excellent and as a firm we are committed to the training and development of all our members.  You will be joining highly motivated professionals in a dynamic business environment.

If you are interested in this role, please contact me, Sally Denton, Senior HR Executive, by clicking here

Administrative Assistant
Cambridge

We are seeking an Adminstrative Assistant to join our Admin Team based at the Cambridge office on a 4 months Fixed Term Contract.

This is a fulltime role, working 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

For more information please see the attached Job Description.

The benefits are excellent and as a firm we are committed to the training and development of our all members.

If you are interested in this role please contact Sally Denton, Senior HR Executive, by clicking here

Administrative Assistant
Northampton/Milton Keynes

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Admin Team based in Northampton but must have the flexibility to travel and work from our Milton Keynes office when required.  This is a 4 month Fixed Term Contract.

This is a fulltime role working 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

For more information please see the attached Job Description.

The benefits are excellent and as a firm we are committed to the training and development of all our members.

If you are intersted in this role, please contact Sally Denton, Senior HR Executive by clicking here