Hannes Snellman is a law firm with 300 outstanding professionals based in Finland. We advise leading international and local corporations across all business sectors. 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. With us you will be part of the team from day one.

We are currently looking for Office Support Trainees for the trainee period starting either in summer or autumn 2025. This position would suit someone who is in the first or second year of their studies, wishes to see how a law firm functions on a daily basis, and is eager to put their skills into practice.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The summer traineeship starts in May and is a full-time traineeship, meaning that the summer trainees work five days a week. The autumn traineeship starts in September and is a part-time traineeship.

You will be taking care of practical matters involved with the daily “running” of the office, e.g. post-room, delivering mail and shipments, copying, filling stocks as well as catering and helping in organising internal and external events. Additionally, you will be taking care of our reception and switchboard. In practice, this means telephone communication, welcoming guests, organising meetings, and taking care of travel arrangements. The duration of the employment and your working hours will be agreed on separately.

Skills and Requirements

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, we do require:

• service-mindedness
• good problem solving and judgement skills
• attention to detail
• ability to take initiative
• good interpersonal skills
• fluency in Finnish and English (Swedish and other languages would be considered a bonus)

Most of all, we value a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What Is in It for You?

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. Before diving into your duties, you will participate in a comprehensive orientation. Our trainees also have the chance to get together in a more informal setting when we organise traditional trainee evenings or other fun events. As we are determined to maximise your learning experience as a trainee, you will receive regular feedback and have the opportunity to attend our Hannes Academy lectures and mentoring breakfasts on a variety of topics. We also offer you good benefits lunch and recreation benefit, and a ticket for public transport) and a competitive salary.

Join Us

If this sounds like your cup of tea, please submit your application, CV, matriculation examination diploma, and an up-to-date transcript of your studies by 19 January 2025 at the latest. Remember to write your application and CV in English. Please also mention if you are applying to the summer or autumn (or both) trainee periods.

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis throughout the application period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Should you have any questions regarding the post or the application process, please contact Janita Stenroos either by e-mail (janita.stenroos@hannessnellman.com) or telephone (+358 40 651 2699).