HK Law is one of the most recognised law firms in the Dorset and Somerset area, providing legal services locally, nationally and beyond. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages professional and personal development and reward our employees with a fantastic range of benefits.
We have a fantastic career opportunity for someone to join our Residential Land Department in a Legal Support role, based at our new, modern office in the heart of Poole.
Ideally, we are seeking applications from candidates looking for a full-time role, but those seeking part time (no less than 4 days, which must include a Friday) may also be considered.
The Role:
The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support on a day-to-day basis to the Lawyers within the Residential Land team, to assist them in progressing their caseload of residential conveyancing matters. The role is varied, and you will be working alongside other support staff.
Duties include:
- Assisting fee earners with all administrative aspects of conveyancing transactions
- Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents
- Document management, filing, and organisation within Actionstep Case Management System
- Drafting legal correspondence, reports, and other documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
- Maintaining meticulous case files in compliance with firm standards
- Sorting, scanning and allocating post to matters, cross referencing important information details
- Client communication, both via the telephone and email, answering queries and providing information professionally and warmly
- Communication with providers, agents, other solicitors etc where applicable
- Completing relevant compliance required for files
- Production of accurate, timely and professionally presented documentation,
- Dealing with completion of posting slips to claim money for invoices
- Assisting in administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and providing executive administrative support
About you:
Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar legal secretarial/ support role with good overall knowledge of the administrative and compliance processes relating to land transactions and procedures. However, consideration will also be given to legal secretarial candidates who are seeking to transfer their skills into Land from another area of law, or candidates with the relevant transferable admin/secretarial skills who are seeking to train into a legal support role within a Law firm.
Additionally, this position may also appeal to recent graduates (preferably Law Graduates) who possess relevant legal/admin experience and are keen to develop their skills within a support role.
This is a busy role, where there is a need to work to tight timescales and follow specific procedures, therefore, you must be a team-player with a positive, can-do attitude, be well-organised, deadline focused and have a calm manner. In return, we offer a range of competitive employee benefits and a friendly team environment.
Please note that at HK Law we use the generic 'Legal Support' title, however depending upon your skills/experience and qualification level you will be allocated a relevant job description and this will denote the salary level offered. Full details about the role and associated job descriptions can be found by heading to our website at hklaw.uk.
We can offer you an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Flexible start and finish times
- Family friendly policies
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part year/part time)
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Half day off for Birthday
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to Employee Assistance programme (supports well-being etc)
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Legal Service discounts
- Social events
- Sponsorship of legal qualifications
- Opportunities for self-development
- Volunteering opportunities
Salary guide: From £24,000 - £28,000+ (NB - salary offered will depend on level of skills, knowledge and experience within Private Client and is provided as a general guide)
Hours: Usual hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break (35 hours per week)
Parking: The firm cover he cost of parking at nearby car parks.
To apply: Please apply via Indeed or head to the Careers Page of our website at www.HKlaw.uk/careers where you can find out more about our firm, access our current vacancies and make an application.
NB: Due to business need, this advert may be closed early if sufficient suitable applicants have applied, therefore, if the role is of interest, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for the role will not be contacted.
No agencies please
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Poole, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- If applying as a Graduate, have you undertaken a work placement or similar within a law firm
Experience:
- Legal secretarial: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Poole, Dorset (preferred)
Work Location: In person
