Job Description

We are looking for business administration students to join us as legal assistant trainees. As this is a trainee position, we do not expect you to know everything, but to ensure that you will be able to succeed in your duties, you should be fluent in Finnish and English and have good IT skills. Attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to take initiative will also be helpful in this position. However, what we value the most is a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

"Working as legal assistant trainee at Hannes Snellman has been an incredibly diverse and rewarding learning experience. I have had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks, take on responsibility, and learn a great deal. The best part has been the supportive team and the fact that trainees are genuinely included in the day-to-day work and life of the team."

• Kaisa, legal assistant trainee

What We Offer

• A full-time traineeshiop for approximately six months starting in March 2027
• A learning experience on the work of a legal assistant while working alongside experienced legal professionals
• A fast-paced environment with great colleagues
• Tailored orientation, tutoring, and regular feedback sessions
• Continuous training, including our internal HS Academy lectures and regular mentoring on a variety of topics
• A competitive monthly salary of EUR 2,400, along with a comprehensive employment benefits package and recreational activities with colleagues

As a legal assistant trainee, your duties will include email and calendar management, document management with MS Office programmes, helping with project administration, organising meetings and events, proofreading, and substituting for your assistant colleagues, to name a few examples.

At Hannes Snellman, we cherish a sense of community, and we will do our best to make you feel part of the team from day one. Our employees have different backgrounds and personalities, but we all share the same values: a commitment to provide high-quality services and a passion for what we do.

Join Us

Please submit your application, CV, up-to-date transcript of your studies and relevant certificates (i.e. degree diplomas, matriculation examination diplomas, and high school certificate) as soon as possible and no later than 11 October 2026. Remember to write your application and CV in English. We will be interviewing candidates already during the application period, so we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Mari Sipiläinen, HR Manager, either by email (mari.sipilainen@hannessnellman.com) or by telephone (+358 40 763 0997).

We look forward to hearing from you.

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