Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a paralegal to join our private client team within our Cardiff Office.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for you to assist the department in delivering high‑quality legal advice and guidance to clients with regard to a range of private client matters in a cost‑effective manner. This will include supporting the administrative needs of the team as well as undertaking some fee‑earning work as necessary.
Duties include
* Being the first point of contact for initial client enquiries.
* Providing assistance to all fee earners across the department in relation to administrative as well as aspects of legal work.
* Dealing courteously and promptly with clients and colleagues in relation to any instructions or queries arising.
* Processing accounts forms as required.
* Receiving and sorting internal and external mail.
* Maintaining files, ensuring all paperwork is filed accurately and in a timely fashion.
* Undertaking formatting, scanning, printing and copying of documents.
* Opening and closing files and archiving original documents using a case management system.
* Requesting files, deeds and documents from storage.
* Retrieving original wills from the strong room and updating the team’s wills database.
* Preparing documents for signature, including binding engrossments.
* Arranging meetings as requested, including equipment and catering.
* Demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill corresponding with experience.
* Complying with the firm’s internal processes on time‑recording, billing, credit control and compliance.
* Occasional travel between offices and to external meetings when necessary.
* Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.
What you will need
* Experience of working in a legal or similar environment or a law degree or other relevant qualification.
* Ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues across the firm.
* Computer literacy.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Must be able to work as part of a team as well as use one's own initiative.
* Projection of a professional image at all times.
In return
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high‑ranking private client team based in our Cardiff office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day off for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* 35‑hour working week – Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
* 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).
* Pension 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.
* On‑site coffee shop with discounted staff rates.
* Discounts at NCP parking sites.
* Working in a team that consistently reviews the best ways to develop and train and help you achieve your goals.
Additional information
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 – can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, let us know any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your career and next steps or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at careers@geldards.com.
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