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We recruit trainees both from within our internal Paralegal pool and externally. Paralegals are recruited into the business when new vacancies arise in both support and fee earning roles. Progression and development is offered to paralegals, through the opportunity to apply for a training contract at the annual assessment.

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Trainees are the future of our firm.

We consider trainees to be the future of the firm. Our policy is to select and develop trainees who will have, at the end of their training contract, the skills and enthusiasm to continue their career with the firm.

DMH Stallard views trainees as an important asset of the firm and we expect them to make a significant contribution. As our trainees have direct access to clients from an early stage it is important that good client care skills are developed, which includes being aware of the client’s business or personal goals.

In addition, we expect our trainees to:

  • Be tech savvy
  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Be team players
  • Have excellent research skills.

The training at DMH Stallard is second to none and has, so far, been the highlight of my career.

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  • Our training programme

    Our training programme comprises four six-month seats across the business, giving trainees the chance to experience working in both contentious and non-contentious practice areas. Seats are usually offered in: corporate, employment, dispute resolution, family, personal injury, private client, planning, real estate, real estate dispute resolution, technology, media & telecoms dispute resolution.

     

    Trainees may be required to undertake seats in any of our Brighton, Hassocks, Horsham, Gatwick, London or Guildford offices and it is important that they have the flexibility and willingness to do so.

  • How can I find out more about DMH Stallard?

    In addition to the research you would undertake about the Firm, you may wish to speak to someone who works at DMH Stallard. Representatives from DMH Stallard attend a number of events over the course of the year at various universities and careers fairs.

  • Applications

    We are now accepting applications for training contracts to commence in September 2024.

     

    To be eligible to apply you must have completed your LPC (or be due to complete it ahead of the September 2024 start date). We are still finalising our SQE strategy and are unable to accept applications from individuals who have completed the SQE at this time.
    To apply, you will need to complete an on-line application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter including your response to the following questions (in no more than 300 words for each):

     

    1 Please explain why you have decided on a career as a solicitor.

    2 Please explain why you are seeking a training contract at DMH Stallard.

     

    The closing date for applications is 7 April 2024.

     

    Click here for our online application form

  • Recruitment process

    There is a two stage assessment day process. The assessments days are challenging and include a range of assessments, exercises and interviews.
    The first round includes a written exercises and a range of assessments and a brief interview. The second stage comprises a presentation and interview with the Panel, along with further assessments/tests.

     

    The first assessments days will be held on Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May.

     

    Should you be successful in the first round, you will be invited back to a second assessment day on either Wednesday 22 or Thursday 23 May.

     

    Please ensure you are available on these dates as we are unable to consider applications from individuals who cannot attend the assessment dates.

     

    We are looking for well-rounded individuals who can manage responsibility early in their training contract, and our assessment process reflects this.

     

    If you have any questions please email recruitment@dmhstallard.com or call 01293 605067

  • Job opportunities for newly qualified solicitors

    Our policy is to select and develop trainees who will have, at the end of their training contract, the skills and enthusiasm to continue their career with us. We endeavour to retain as many trainees as possible, subject to the needs of the business. Ideal applicants are those with the potential to become effective managers or strong business developers.

     

    If you are a paralegal or a trainee solicitor looking for an exciting new role, why not have a look at our current vacancies page and send us an email.

     

    Click here to see our current vacancies.

Discover more about

  • Our training programme

    Our training programme comprises four six-month seats across the business, giving trainees the chance to experience working in both contentious and non-contentious practice areas. Seats are usually offered in: corporate, employment, dispute resolution, family, personal injury, private client, planning, real estate, real estate dispute resolution, technology, media & telecoms dispute resolution.

     

    Trainees may be required to undertake seats in any of our Brighton, Hassocks, Horsham, Gatwick, London or Guildford offices and it is important that they have the flexibility and willingness to do so.

  • How can I find out more about DMH Stallard?

    In addition to the research you would undertake about the Firm, you may wish to speak to someone who works at DMH Stallard. Representatives from DMH Stallard attend a number of events over the course of the year at various universities and careers fairs.

  • Applications

    We are now accepting applications for training contracts to commence in September 2024.

     

    To be eligible to apply you must have completed your LPC (or be due to complete it ahead of the September 2024 start date). We are still finalising our SQE strategy and are unable to accept applications from individuals who have completed the SQE at this time.
    To apply, you will need to complete an on-line application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter including your response to the following questions (in no more than 300 words for each):

     

    1 Please explain why you have decided on a career as a solicitor.

    2 Please explain why you are seeking a training contract at DMH Stallard.

     

    The closing date for applications is 7 April 2024.

     

    Click here for our online application form

  • Recruitment process

    There is a two stage assessment day process. The assessments days are challenging and include a range of assessments, exercises and interviews.
    The first round includes a written exercises and a range of assessments and a brief interview. The second stage comprises a presentation and interview with the Panel, along with further assessments/tests.

     

    The first assessments days will be held on Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May.

     

    Should you be successful in the first round, you will be invited back to a second assessment day on either Wednesday 22 or Thursday 23 May.

     

    Please ensure you are available on these dates as we are unable to consider applications from individuals who cannot attend the assessment dates.

     

    We are looking for well-rounded individuals who can manage responsibility early in their training contract, and our assessment process reflects this.

     

    If you have any questions please email recruitment@dmhstallard.com or call 01293 605067

  • Job opportunities for newly qualified solicitors

    Our policy is to select and develop trainees who will have, at the end of their training contract, the skills and enthusiasm to continue their career with us. We endeavour to retain as many trainees as possible, subject to the needs of the business. Ideal applicants are those with the potential to become effective managers or strong business developers.

     

    If you are a paralegal or a trainee solicitor looking for an exciting new role, why not have a look at our current vacancies page and send us an email.

     

    Click here to see our current vacancies.

Ready to apply? Click here to complete our online application form

What is it like for trainees working at DMH Stallard?

Want to hear a trainee’s view of working for our firm? We asked a few of them to share their experience of DMH Stallard.

Courtney Cummins

“I really enjoy the responsibility that DMH Stallard gives its trainees early on in their career. As a first-year trainee, I have already been given my own clients which I have day-to-day responsibility and management of. I believe that this enables me to independently gain the client care and case management skills that will be needed upon qualification and develop those skills over the duration of my training contract.”

Charlotte Bourne

“As a trainee at DMH Stallard you can get experience working with commercial and private clients on a wide variety of legal matters which gives you a real opportunity to make an informed decision on where you want to qualify. All the teams are friendly, supportive and happy to spend the time training you – you will find that you feel “at home” in a new team very soon after each seat change.”

Megan Compton

“I am thoroughly enjoying being a Trainee at DMH Stallard. From first being a Paralegal to then being promoted within DMH Stallard it shows how the firm promote growth and career progression, this is a place where I hope to stay for a long time. During my training contract I feel very supported to have the opportunity to learn different areas of law but not feel that there are any wrong questions.”

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