DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

GLXLTM and Associates was founded in Guimaraes (Portugal), on May the 2nd 1989 by Gama Lobo Xavier and Luis Teixeira e Melo and it was then named Gama Lobo Xavier and Luis Teixeira e Melo - Law Firm.

Its genesis embodies a long and deep professional and personal relationship between the two founding members, beginning in the second half of the seventies, which extended and deepened to direct descendants and gradually, but firmly, opened up to new partners and associates.

WEBSITE

https://www.gamalobomelo.com/en/

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Law firm

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

Our law firm is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented candidates with a strong academic background in law. Applicants should demonstrate solid legal research and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in additional languages are considered an asset.

The trainee will support the legal team in a variety of tasks, including:
- Conducting legal research and preparing summaries of legislation, case law, and doctrine;
- Assisting in the drafting and review of legal documents, contracts, and procedural submissions;
- Supporting case management, including organising files and monitoring deadlines;
- Attending meetings with clients and taking notes when required;
- Assisting in court preparation and, where applicable, accompanying lawyers to hearings;
- Performing administrative tasks related to legal processes

The trainee is expected to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and show a proactive attitude towards learning and development.

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA Portugal

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Guimaraes, Portugal

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

On-site

EARLIEST START DATE

01/08/2026

LATEST END DATE

31/12/2026

MIN DURATION

1 month/s

MAX DURATION

1 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 335.00 per month

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Civil Law - General
Civil Procedure Law - General
Contract Law - General
Industrial & Intellectual Property Law - General
Tax Law - General

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Fluent
OR
Italian - Fluent
OR
German - Fluent

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

1

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- familiarity with legal research tools and case management software is highly valued