Trainee Solicitor

Wilson Nesbitt Trainee Solicitor Two Year Programme 2025-27

Three quarters of current Wilson Nesbitt partners trained and developed their expertise with us. We offer responsibility, high-quality work and clients to help you shape your expertise. You will get to work with top lawyers who have practised locally and nationally and follow a training programme that is designed to give you the best start in your career.
We have an Institute of Professional Legal Services trainee solicitor position for the training period from September 2025 to September 2027 available. We aim to select a trainee with attributes we value in the expectation of being able to offer qualified employment contracts at the completion of the training period. You should note that you may be asked at any time to work in either of the firm's offices either for training purposes, or due to client demand, or accommodation limitations or other reasons which may arise from time to time. We seek within the training arrangements to vary experiences between departments and offices in so far as circumstances allow us to do so.

Wilson Nesbitt is one of the leading indigenous law firms in Northern Ireland. It has with offices in Belfast and Bangor offering a wide range of legal services and is considered modern and progressive. We are a forward thinking, inclusive and diverse employer and you will be joining an exciting team of enthusiastic, professional individuals working together in a collaborative and supportive working environment. The role provides a great opportunity to develop essential experience and skills to move along an established career path within the firm.

The Opportunity

• Solicitor training contract from 1/9/2025 to 31/8/2027 providing you have a place at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS);
• Fourteen of the current Wilson Nesbitt solicitors (including six partners) started their career at Wilson Nesbitt as graduate paralegal specialists;

Key Skills

• Law degree or equivalent required;
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Team player but capable of working independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable and conscientious approach to work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Enthusiastic, keen and proactive
• Meticulous and diligent.

What Wilson Nesbitt will offer you?

• Comprehensive training and experience
• Career and salary progression opportunities
• Regular opportunities to participate in charitable event

Please also once you have completed your online application form, email a copy of your IPLS results information to ftownley@wilson-nesbitt.co.uk