Hybrid Trainee Solicitor

at Stone King LLP

• Job title: Trainee Solicitor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Trainee Solicitor supporting clients in Manchester and Leeds offices to develop legal expertise in a collaborative environment. Engaging in impactful community work while gaining diverse legal exposure.

Responsibilities

• Join the Stone King team as a Trainee Solicitor in Manchester and Leeds offices.
• Gain exposure across firm’s sectors focused on Charities and Social Enterprise pathway.
• Participate in a 30-month enhanced training contract.
• Develop key skills through a reverse mentoring program with the Board.
• Engage in paid volunteering and community-focused work that aligns with firm values.

Requirements

• Minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in law, or a non‑law degree supported by a recognised legal conversion course.
• A genuine interest in Stone King—our work, our clients, and the sectors we serve.
• Alignment to our core values, TRUST.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and composure, able to support clients through challenging or sensitive circumstances.
• A collaborative and adaptable mindset, able to work effectively with colleagues and clients in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience that demonstrates alignment with one or more of our practice areas.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to making a meaningful impact, motivated by the opportunity to positively influence clients’ lives and contribute to the wider purpose of the organisation.
• Prior exposure to legal environments (e.g., vacation schemes, paralegal work, legal clinics, mini‑pupillages, or shadowing).
• Demonstrated interest in charity, education, faith‑based, or social enterprise sectors—through volunteering, research, extracurriculars, or employment.
• Evidence of strong client‑care skills, particularly in dealing with vulnerable individuals or sensitive issues.

Benefits

• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum
• Two weeks' celebration leave after qualification
• Additional study leave and support for SQE