At Ashton KCJ we regard the recruitment and training of our solicitors as a vital part of the development of the firm.

Firm description and career prospects

Ashton KCJ is a leading firm in East Anglia with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Felixstowe, Ipswich, Norwich and Thetford spanning the A11 and A14 corridors. We deliver client focused service excellence through our teams of dedicated specialist lawyers. We strive to provide commercial, practical solutions and value to our clients, who are based predominantly in the southeastern region. We are a progressive and expanding firm. Trainees are regarded as potential Partners of the future and we pride ourselves on our excellent training record.

Who should apply

We welcome applications from all law and non-law graduates or from other eligible qualification routes. We are looking to recruit candidates with good interpersonal skills, a natural flair in dealing with people, commercial awareness, and with the ability, desire and drive to help grow our business. We value diverse interests and additional skills such as languages, commercial experience, sporting or community achievements.

How and When to apply

Applications will be accepted from the 1st January 2011 for the September 2013 entry. Please apply by 31st July 2011. Applications received after this date will not be processed.

You will be able to apply on-line as from the 1st January 2011 and you will need to upload you CV and covering letter. Please address these to Julian Outen, Training Contracts Partner.

Training programme

We aim to provide excellent quality of training, giving trainees the opportunity to obtain a breadth of experience before specialisation. Most of our training programmes include a property seat (residential, commercial or agricultural), a private client seat (will drafting, probate, trusts and tax), a commercial seat (company commercial/commercial property or employment) and a litigation seat (civil/commercial, personal injury or family). Trainees will work closely with partners and solicitors in a supportive environment, and will have regular reviews and feedback.

Bursary

We now offer a bursary scheme for assistance with the GDL and LPC. Full details will be available to successful applicants.