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Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join our Education team in our London office.
In this role you will be key player in the Education team in London, primarily providing comprehensive administrative assistance to Partners in the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out office administration including: typing, creating, amending, formatting, scanning and copying documents, opening /closing files and archiving original documents using case management system;
- Liaising with clients and handling queries;
- Receive and sort internal and external mail
- Maintenance of files, ensuring all paperwork is filed accurately and in a timely fashion;
- Requesting files and documents from storage;
- Arranging meetings as requested including, equipment and catering;
- To deal courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to any instructions or queries arising;
- Any other reasonable duties as required by a Partner to ensure the smooth running of the team and firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A law degree is highly desirable but not essential;
- Ability to work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet the Firms’ goals;
- To be well turned out and presentable in order to be client facing should the need arise (for example, collecting ID for copying and witnessing documents);
- Strong client care skills with the ability to project a professional image and deal confidently with clients;
- Excellent communication skills – dealing with telephone clients in a courteous, friendly, personable, helpful and professional manner;
- Good project management and organization skills, which include the ability to prioritise work to meet strict deadlines;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Self- motivated and able to use own initiative;
Benefits
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high ranked Education Teambased in our London offices and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
- A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
- Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
- Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
- Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
- Staff Legal Services Discounts
- Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact saffia.hurley@geldards.com.
We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!
About Geldards
Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.
From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.
At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.
We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.
We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.
