Paralegal - Education

Geldards LLP; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm seeks a paralegal for their Education team in London. This role offers the chance to work closely with solicitors, providing legal advice to clients in a supportive environment. The firm values integrity and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including generous annual leave and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Pensions Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Ongoing development and training

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a large caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong client care skills and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with projects.
• Follow internal processes on time recording and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Client Care

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham, and London. We are currently recruiting a paralegal to join our Education team in our London Office.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside Solicitors, providing legal advice and guidance to commercial clients in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

Department

Education

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

London

Workplace type

Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with projects.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and skill level appropriate to your experience.
• Follow the Firm’s internal processes on time recording, billing, credit control, and compliance.
• Perform other reasonable responsibilities as appropriate to the grade and role.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• A law degree is highly desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions to meet the Firm's goals.
• Presentable and professional appearance for client-facing situations (e.g., ID collection, witnessing documents).
• Strong client care skills with the ability to project a professional image and confidently interact with clients.
• Excellent communication skills—courteous, friendly, personable, helpful, and professional when dealing with clients by phone.
• Self-motivated and proactive in using initiative.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and work under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Strong team player with initiative and self-motivation.

Benefits

We offer opportunities to develop your career within our highly ranked Education Team in London, with a competitive salary (dependent on experience) and benefits such as:

• 35-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with service)
• A day off on your birthday or closest working day
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice Options (Cycle to Work, additional pension contributions, leave purchase)
• Staff Legal Services Discounts
• Ongoing development and training to help achieve your goals

If you'd like a confidential discussion about your career or have questions, please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to removing barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or neurodiversity. If you are invited for an interview and require adjustments, please let us know.

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, Geldards is a successful full-service national law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham, and London. Our team of over 320 talented individuals supports clients across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

We value integrity, develop long-term relationships, and strive for excellence through innovative technology and environmental initiatives. We serve private and public sector clients, including local authorities, charities, and government agencies, as well as private individuals and families.

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