Teams at Porter Dodson LLP

Entry-level solicitor training contract involving four six-month departmental rotations. Responsibilities include legal research, document drafting, case preparation, client file management, meeting and hearing support, administrative tasks, compliance, and supervised preparation of legal documents and bundles. The programme includes structured training, study, reviews, and assessments to support qualification as a solicitor.

Analyze client, market, sector, and competitor data to identify trends and business development opportunities. Build Power BI dashboards and reports, conduct market research, monitor tender opportunities, and provide actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making. The role also explores AI and technology improvements for business development activity and communicates findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Lead recruitment and early careers programs across the firm, managing sourcing, stakeholder relationships, applicant tracking, recruitment partners, trainee lifecycle activities, legal recruitment events, university relationships, and apprenticeship processes. The role supports talent attraction strategy, recruitment reporting, onboarding, and the full legal trainee journey through qualification and admission.