Legal Support
7 months ago
**HK Law **is a well-established and progressive law firm in the South, with over 180 highly skilled staff and Partners, servicing a varied client base locally, nationally and beyond from 8 offices in the Dorset/Somerset area.
Due to demand for our services, we are seeking additional Legal Support for our **Private Client Team **based at our **Bournemouth **office. This role is office based with no opportunity for remote working. The position could be **full time **(ideally) **or part time** (Weds, Thurs, Fri - 21 hours)
**The Role**
The role will be to provide comprehensive support to our Private Client Lawyers, to assist them with their large and varied caseload, and to help them in proactively progressing their matter files (within the boundaries of the role). Duties will include audio typing via digital dictation methods along with document management, compliance admin and diary management.
**About you**:
Ideally, you will have strong legal secretarial experience with extensive experience of preparing private client documentation on your own initiative at support level. Law Graduates or those studying CILEX, who possess some previous work experience within Private Client law may also be considered, as training can be provided. You must have excellent client service skills, including call handling, and will ideally have the ability or interest in undertaking basic client meetings.
**We can offer you an excellent benefits package that includes**:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Half day off for Birthday
- Health Cash Plan
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Discretionary bonuses
- Legal Service discounts
- Social events
- Sponsorship of legal qualifications
- Opportunities for self-development
**Salary guide**: From £24,000+ per annum (salary offered will depend on level of skills, knowledge and experience within Private Client)
Parking: Please note that parking isn't available on site but there are unrestricted roads nearby or the firm will contribute towards a parking permit for the local public car park.
No agencies please
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From £24,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
**Experience**:
- Private Client: 1 year (preferred)
- Secretarial (legal): 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bournemouth (required)
Work Location: In person
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