Freeths

Graduate Assistant

Freeths  •  Birmingham, GB (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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About the role
We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the newly appointed Head of, in the planning, delivery and launch of a new strategic offering
  • Act as the main point of contact, liaising with various departments and senior stakeholders across the firm to gather input and feedback on strategic elements of the project
  • Work closely with the Business Development lead in the creation of a project plan, supporting its overall delivery
  • Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence and maintaining project documentation
  • Work closely with the Head of Brand, Head of Marketing, key stakeholders and suppliers in the co-ordination, creation and production of relevant documents to support the E&E initiative, for external use and also to support lawyers internally in service delivery
  • Monitor and report on progress, ensuring key milestones are met and the project is delivered on time and in line with the project plan

Knowledge and experience:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident at liaising with senior stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.

Become part of the team at Freeths.

View some of our recent highlights on our website here

Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.

Freeths

About Freeths

We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,200+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities.

We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together.

We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience.

Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results.

For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For.

We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield.

• Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2024

• Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners legal guide consistent top tier ranks

• National ranking of 44 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine

• Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020

• Ranked 51 in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020

• ‘Diversity Champion’ for Stonewall - charity supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nottingham, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
freeths.co.uk
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