Trainee solicitors in the solicitors' or elective stage

We are always looking for 

Trainee solicitors in their legal training period or elective stage.

About us:

We are a law firm operating nationwide, specialising in public law, media and copyright law, and criminal law. We advise, represent and defend individuals with a wide range of concerns, in particular journalists and civil society organisations. Our areas of expertise include freedom of information law and criminal law relating to the protection of secrets. We offer the opportunity to gain a wide range of insights into the work of a law firm and to actively participate in our daily work.

Your tasks:

• Drafting legal briefs and memos,
• Participation in team meetings, client meetings and court hearings
• Assisting with public relations and networking, particularly with civil society actors, as required.

Your profile:

• Motivation, to familiarise yourself with unusual legal issues,
• Interest in the areas of law covered by the firm,
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information,
• Political interest and/or engagement.

What we offer:

• A friendly, collegial team,
• Insights into an extraordinary law firm with a political profile and close ties to civil society,
• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working,
• A barrier-free office in a lively community with NGOs and political initiatives.

Unfortunately, additional remuneration is not possible at this time.

Application:

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send us your application with a cover letter (max. 1 page), CV, references and possible start date. We will get back to you as soon as possible. If we can imagine working together and the position is still available, we will invite you to an introductory interview (digitally if necessary).

We particularly welcome applications from FLINTA* (women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans and agender persons), BPoC (Black people and persons of colour), people with disabilities, people with a migration background and people from other groups who are underrepresented or disadvantaged in the legal world. You can provide voluntary information about this in your application. Please refrain from including application photos and information about your age and marital status.

Contact: Benjamin Lück (lueck@km8.legal [PGP key])