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LEGAL SECRETARY – PRIVATE CLIENT DEPARTMENT
Temple Heelis are recruiting a Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team based at our Kendal Office.
The firm itself can trace its history back to 1822 and one former partner of the firm, William Heelis, married Beatrix Potter. The firm has built up a loyal client based across the South Lakes region. The firm prides itself on our service to clients which is delivered by a collegiate approach involving all members of staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to learn. No previous experience working in the legal sector is required but the ideal candidate would have excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
The role will involve:
- Preparing accurate correspondence and documents through digital dictation / word processing
- Attending to clients in person, on the telephone or in writing, in a professional and friendly manner at all times in keeping with excellent standards of client care
- Making appointments, arranging meetings and managing the diary of Solicitors in the Department.
The above list is not exhaustive and other tasks within the scope of the post and capabilities of the post holder may be allocated from time to time. Full training will be provided and all allocated tasks will be supervised and checked.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Salary: Competitive
Please apply to Emma Rawlinson with a CV and covering letter to careers@templeheelis.co.uk
Job Specification – Legal secretary
PARALEGAL – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
Our Commercial Property team are looking to recruit a Paralegal.
The firm itself can trace its history back to 1822 and one former partner of the firm, William Heelis, married Beatrix Potter. The firm has built up a loyal client based across the South Lakes region. The firm prides itself on our service to clients which is delivered by a collegiate approach involving all members of staff.
Working in the Commercial Property department, the candidate will provide support and assistance to the team in order to ensure the highest levels of service are provided.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to learn. No previous experience working in the legal sector is required for the role.
The role will involve:
- Assisting the solicitors in the department
- Assisting in the drafting of legal documents
- Communicating with clients in person, over the telephone, by email and post
- Legal research
This role offers qualifying work experience for the purposes of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. Other training routes to qualification may also be available.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please apply to Emma Rawlinson with a CV and covering letter to careers@templeheelis.co.uk
Position – Full time, office based, Kendal
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 10th May 2024
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR
This exciting new role offers candidates an opportunity to develop their legal skills in a leading North West law firm which is ranked in the top tiers of the legal directories.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop a career in Private Client practice.
The ideal candidate will have qualified (or soon be due to qualify) as a Solicitor and will have experience of working in a Private Client Department. We will also consider candidates who have experience in other areas of law, who wish to specialise in this area.
To find out more about the firm and the role please see attached job specification.
Please apply with a covering letter and CV to Emma Rawlinson (careers@templeheelis.co.uk)
Position – Full time.
Salary – £30,000.00 – £39,000.00 per annum depending on qualification and experience.