Paralegal / Trainee Solicitors

Ives and Co

Location: Keyworth, Ruddington, Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, or Rainham, Kent

Salary: From £23,500+, depending on experience and capability

Job type: Full-time

Ives & Co Solicitors is looking for bright, motivated and enthusiastic Paralegals / Trainee Solicitors to join our growing team across Nottinghamshire and Kent.

This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career legal professionals who want hands-on experience in a friendly, supportive and ambitious legal environment.

For high-performing candidates who wish to qualify, we would also consider offering a training contract and sponsoring associated qualification costs to support long-term career development with the firm.

You will support fee earners and solicitors across busy legal teams, including:

  • Residential conveyancing
  • Private client
  • Commercial matters
  • Client communication
  • File opening and administration
  • Document preparation

You will learn how a high-quality legal practice works day to day while building practical legal skills, attention to detail, and client-service experience.

We are looking for

  • Recent law graduate or early-career legal professional
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organised, reliable and detail-focused
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Team player who enjoys helping others
  • Someone who takes pride in delivering great client service

Why join us?

  • Supportive, collaborative and approachable team
  • Modern firm with a fresh approach
  • Hands-on training and development
  • Potential sponsorship of qualification costs for the right candidates
  • Exposure to real client work from an early stage
  • Genuine focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
  • To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to ***email_hidden*** for Keyworth, Ruddington or Plumtree, or [email protected] for Rainham.