About Leigh DayWe are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.About The TeamThe Recruitment team at Leigh Day is an integral part of our Human Resources and Learning department, which comprises nearly 25 professionals across our London, Leeds, and Manchester offices. This department is structured into three key areas: HR Operations, Learning & Development, and Recruitment.Our Recruitment team manages the full cycle hiring process for the firm, covering both lateral and early careers recruitment. We work closely with partners and hiring managers to deliver a high-quality recruitment service that ensures we attract, and onboard exceptional talent aligned with our business needs. This includes a key focus on direct sourcing to ensure we are keeping recruitment costs to a minimum. We also have some exciting projects in the pipeline, including launching an ATS, undertaking a full PSL review, and a refresh of our recruitment policies.About The RoleWe are seeking a motivated individual to join our Recruitment team on a temporary basis at either Administrator or Coordinator level, depending on the successful candidate s experience.This role will support recruitment across both lateral hires and early careers, with a primary focus on the latter. On the early careers side, this may include supporting with application screening, coordinating assessment centres, and drafting offer paperwork. On the lateral side, the role will support with general recruitment administration and coordination as required. As Leigh Day prepares to launch a new recruitment system (expected in April or May 2025), the role will also play a role in supporting its implementation and rollout.We are flexible with requirements for this role and are looking for either someone with a foundation in HR or recruitment, or someone with legal knowledge who is keen to learn more about early career pathways into law.For More Information, Please View The Job Description.Application ProcessPlease return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by Sunday 26th January 2025, 11:59pm: In one document: A copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period. A separate document: The completed application form.Please submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the role as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionLeigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.Employee Benefits Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker) 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays) Enhanced pension contributions (Aviva) Life assurance 4 x salary Healthcare cash plan with Medicash Private Health Insurance (BUPA) Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Electric car scheme











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