Careers at Hopkins
Current Vacancies
Trainee or apprentice solicitors
We are not currently accepting applications for new trainee solicitor or solicitor apprenticeship positions.
If you are interested in future opportunities, you are welcome to register your interest by submitting your CV and a brief covering note using the form below, or by sending it directly to Rebecca Truscott, HR Manager.
Please indicate your interest in a training or apprenticeship opportunity in the comments field.
Work experience
We are not currently offering work experience placements. We will update this page if opportunities become available.
Can’t Find the Right Role?
We are always interested in hearing from talented people who could contribute to our teams.
Even if there isn’t a suitable vacancy advertised today, you can submit your CV for consideration when future opportunities arise.
We welcome interest from solicitors, legal executives, paralegals, legal secretaries and professionals working in reception, administration, accounts and other support roles.
Use the CV form at the bottom of this page and tell us which type of role and office location interests you.
You can also contact our HR Manager at rtruscott@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk
Find out what it's like to work at Hopkins
Why Work at Hopkins Solicitors?
We believe that a rewarding career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported by your colleagues, developing your skills and having opportunities to progress.
At Hopkins, we aim to create an environment where people can contribute their ideas, work together and build a career they are proud of.
Depending on the role, our opportunities and benefits include:
- Training, mentoring and structured career development.
- Flexible working arrangements, where the role allows.
- A holiday purchase scheme and contributory pension.
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Staff discounts on selected legal services with Hopkins.
- Opportunities to take part in social events and community initiatives.
Get to Know Hopkins
Discover more about our firm, the people behind it and the values that guide the way we work.
Our Culture: Professional, Supportive and Approachable
We want Hopkins to be a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to learn about our Hopkins values
Our approach is built around:
- Teamwork: Colleagues across our legal and support departments work together to help clients and one another.
- Respect: We value clear communication, professionalism and treating people with understanding.
- Client care: We listen carefully, explain legal matters clearly and aim to make the legal process easier for our clients.
- Continuous improvement: We encourage feedback, professional development and new ideas that help us work more effectively.
Our Commitment to High Standards
We are committed to delivering professional legal services and maintaining high standards of client care.
Hopkins holds the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation, reflecting our commitment to effective practice management and client service.
We also use feedback from our clients to review our performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Investing in Our People
We believe that developing our people is an investment in the future of our firm.
We support professional development through training opportunities, regular feedback and structured progression processes.
Our approach includes:
- Opportunities to build specialist skills and experience.
- Clear development objectives and progression criteria.
- Support from experienced colleagues and managers.
- Career pathways across legal and business support roles.
Many colleagues have developed their careers with Hopkins, including individuals who joined in trainee positions and later progressed into senior roles.
Although trainee and apprenticeship vacancies are not always available, supporting professional development remains an important part of our approach.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace.
We aim to assess applicants fairly against the skills, qualifications and experience relevant to each role.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact rtruscott@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk so we can discuss your needs.
You can also read our 2025 Diversity report to learn more about the people who make up our team
Submit Your CV
Interested in joining Hopkins Solicitors?
If you are applying for an advertised vacancy, please open the job listing above and follow the application instructions for that position.
If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, complete the form below and upload your CV.
Please use the comments field to tell us:
- The type of position you are interested in.
- Your preferred office location or locations.
- Any other information you would like our recruitment team to know.
Our HR and Office Manager, Rebecca Truscott, can be contacted at rtruscott@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk if you have any questions about recruitment.
How We Use Your Application Details
We use your information to consider your suitability for employment opportunities. Our published privacy notice states that application information may be retained for up to 12 months after we receive it.