HK Law is a modern and progressive law firm based in the Dorset and Somerset region, with over 180 staff and Partners. We work from 7 offices across the region, providing legal services to clients, locally, nationally and beyond. We offer a working environment that encourages both personal and professional development and are always bringing in new initiatives to make our firm an enjoyable place to work.
Due to continued demand for our services, we are seeking a full time Legal Support (Secretarial) team member for our Private Client Team based at our Dorchester office.
The role
The role will be to provide comprehensive secretarial/administrative support to our Private Client Lawyers to assist them with their large and varied caseload and to help them proactively progress their matter files (within the boundaries of their role). Duties will include typing via digital dictation methods along with document preparation and management, compliance admin, call handling and diary management.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be an individual with strong secretarial/administration experience, preferably from a legal background, who possesses fast and accurate keyboard skills and a professional telephone manner. However, recent graduates with relevant experience or the appropriate transferable skills may be considered.
Salary: from £24,000+ for those candidates with previous relevant experience/ qualifications or from NMW/NLW for those with limited previous relevant experience.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid break (35 hour week)
Parking:
Please note that although there is no parking for staff at our Dorchester office, the firm provides a season ticket which gives access to a number of the town’s public car parks that are within close walking distance of the office.
What we can offer you:
You will be joining a fun and enthusiastic team who enjoy doing a great job for their clients. HK Law offers a supportive and friendly culture, where training and career development is encouraged and we offer a range of competitive benefits:
- A competitive salary package
- 33.5 days holiday per year (includes Bank Hols)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee health cash plan (cash back on dentist and optician bills etc.)
- Employee Assistance Programme (support with Wellbeing and health)
- Cycle Scheme
- Discounted legal fees
- Pension scheme
- Sponsorship of qualifications
- Fully paid for social events several times a year
For further information about working for HK, please go to the firm’s vacancies page at hklaw.uk/careers
To apply: please send your CV via the ‘apply now’ button or apply directly via the current vacancies area of our website hklaw.uk/careers
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates, therefore 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: £22,222.20-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dorchester DT1 1UR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience of working within a Private Client Department?
Experience:
- Administration/ Secretarial: 2 years (required)
- Legal Secretarial : 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
