Job Description

DLS Law are recruiting for the following role;

A Trainee Solicitor - LPC or SQE candidates (commencing September 2025) with opportunity to commence as Paralegal prior to start of training contract

DLS Law is a well-established firm based in Central Milton Keynes with specialisms in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Our team of very experienced Solicitors are all geared towards a common purpose - helping our clients to find the best possible solution for them. Disputes come in all forms and guises and we handle an array of contentious and non-contentious matters on behalf of individuals, SMEs, high net worth individuals and PLCs. In addition, to our busy Dispute Resolution team, we have experienced solicitors in our emerging practice areas of Commercial Property, Company Law, Family Law, Employment Law in order for Trainee Solicitors to experience a wide variety of seats and areas of law. For more information about the areas of law we cover, please visit www.dls-law.co.uk.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for individuals who are ambitious and highly motivated who have already completed the LPC, part way through their LPC or who wish to complete their SQE training with our Firm.

The successful candidate will obviously be an excellent communicator with a sharp eye for detail and be commercially astute. We also take great pride in selecting people who will diligently service our diverse client base and integrate well within our existing and expanding team.

All candidates must have a UK Degree (minimum 2.1 but not necessarily in Law) and must have either completed the LPC (or have embarked on the course on a part time basis) before the specified role commences.

A local connection to the Milton Keynes/Buckinghamshire area is desirable.

The deadline for the Trainee Solicitor (commencing September 2025) position is

31 July 2025

however, we deal with applications on an ongoing basis and we therefore encourage candidates to make their application to us as soon as possible. Applicants who are unsuccessful for the role specified within their application may be considered for alternative roles or future roles within the organisation.

We recruit Paralegals on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline for those vacancies.

Method of Application

Please send us your CV to together with a covering letter outlining the position you are applying and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the role.

Vacancies: 1 Trainee Solicitor vacancy and 1-2 Paralegal Vacancies with a view to Training Contract

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Fixed Term/Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: Competitive - Between 25,000.00 - 30,000 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025

Reference ID: Reference ID: DLS/TC.2025Recruitment

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: Up to 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: Reference ID: DLS/TC.2025Recruitment