Current Vacancies
Gard & Co are a progressive and innovative firm with a long-established history in the heart of Plymouth. We are commercially focused and profitable whilst maintaining traditional values and courtesy. Our aim is to nurture talented lawyers and support staff in a friendly and supportive environment.
We are always seeking like-minded people and if you would like to join us our current vacancies are listed below.
Part Time Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic recruit to join our busy administrative team, in a part time, Monday to Friday role. A key part of the role is to cover reception during our full-time receptionist’s lunch breaks and also during their holidays.
The successful candidate will need:
- to be physically fit
- a high level of attention to detail
- excellent communication skills and good inter-personal skills
- to be able to work flexibly in a small administration team
- to cover the firm’s reception and process telephone calls on a busy telephone switchboard during office hours throughout the year
- an ability to engage discreetly with people whilst they are waiting in reception
- a calm but warm and friendly personality with an aptitude to diffuse tension
- a good understanding of the workings of a busy office and the ability to direct clients to the appropriate services that we offer, in the way in which directed.
- to dress professionally and to maintain a tidy appearance
- mental agility, with computer literacy and an ability to discreetly multi-task
- ability to take and to engage in constructive criticism
To apply please forward your CV with a covering letter to Gemma Mitchell at glm@gardandco.com
Trainee Assistant Legal Cashier
We are looking for a full-time trainee assistant legal cashier to join our small but busy accounts team. This is a development opportunity, where the successful applicant will be trained to become an assistant legal cashier.
Although previous experience in accounts administration is not essential, applicants must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in accounts work. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, the ability to recognise problems and achieve solutions, be well organised, have an aptitude for numbers and good mathematical skills.
This position would suit a mathematics or accountancy graduate or an accountancy technician, looking for a new career opportunity.
If this is of interest to you, please call or email Mr S. Hudson, Senior Partner at Gard & Co Solicitors (email sjh@gardandco.com). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
Residential Property Lawyer
Gard & Co’s residential property team are seeking a qualified property lawyer to take on a full, active caseload.
The successful applicant will share our passion for providing a high-quality conveyancing service. As a firm we do not pay for our work but rely upon recommendations and returning clients. Providing an efficient, friendly and independent professional service is at the heart of our model.
We do not use dictation. Our lawyers are responsible for client contact and have overall care and conduct of cases whilst the administration is delegated to trained legal assistants, aided by an efficient and effective case management system.
The successful applicant will take on a full, active residential conveyancing caseload. This will include, but is not restricted to: freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; transfer of equity; help to buy; plot sales and shared ownership matters.
If this is of interest to you, please call or email Mr S. Hudson, Senior Partner at Gard & Co Solicitors (email sjh@gardandco.com). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
Gard & Co Solicitors wish to engage a 3-5 years PQE probate and trust work practitioner in the Plymouth locality to join their busy private client team. Initially this is a part time role for 3 to 4 days per week (to include some holiday cover on a full-time basis) but could develop into a full-time role as time proceeds. Working days and hours TBA and potential for hybrid working. Please forward a letter application and CV to Steven Hudson at Gard & Co Solicitors (email sjh@gardandco.com).
Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant/Paralegal Vacancy
Gard & Co are seeking to recruit a conveyancing paralegal/legal assistant with good experience in residential conveyancing support legal work. This vacancy might suit someone who has not had the opportunity to secure a training pathway to professional qualification.
The firm invests in talented law graduates who have decided to pursue careers in legal work, within the City of Plymouth. Financial support is available, for those who merit it, through post graduate courses and examinations (including ILEX, SQE1 & SQE2) and a period of qualifying work experience (QWE) (where appropriate) to legal professional qualification, subject to performance and suitable demonstration of industrious commitment, over a 12-24 months’ period.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have a good academic record, a rounded skill set and plenty of real-life experiences of the workplace.
If this is of interest, please forward a letter detailing your circumstances and aspirations together with your CV to Steven Hudson at Gard & Co Solicitors (email sjh@gardandco.com).
Legal Assistant/Trainee Lawyer Vacancy
Gard & Co believe in investing in talented law graduates who have decided to pursue a career as a solicitor within the City of Plymouth. Every year we seek to employ law graduates as legal assistants, with a view to assisting them with training towards becoming a solicitor and reaching their full potential.
As a legal assistant you will rapidly gain practical experience in law by providing production and client contact support to front line lawyers.
Financial support is available, for those who merit it, through post graduate courses and examinations (including ILEX/LPC, SQE1 & SQE2) and a period of recognised training or qualifying work experience (QWE) (where appropriate) to legal professional qualification, subject to performance and suitable demonstration of industrious commitment, over an 18-24 months’ period.
The successful candidate will have a good academic record, a rounded skill set and plenty of real-life experiences of the workplace.
We are only interested in self-motivated and committed applicants.
Candidates must have a passion for the law and be able to demonstrate a settled intention of pursuing a career as a solicitor in Plymouth and the determination and capacity to undertake distance learning whilst, at the same time, maintaining and developing a full-time job.
If this is of interest, please forward a letter detailing your circumstances and aspirations together with your CV to Steven Hudson at Gard & Co Solicitors (email sjh@gardandco.com).
Other Vacancies
There are currently no other vacancies but we are always interested in hearing from outstanding, talented and ambitious people who are looking to develop their careers.
If you would like to register an interest in working with Gard & Co, email your CV to to rgw@gardandco.com. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
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