Secretary/ Trainee Secretary or support Paralegal

Humphries Kirk is a leading South Coast law firm with offices across Dorset and Somerset.

We are now seeking a full-time team member to provide our small Family team with comprehensive admin and typing support. The role will be based at our Crewkerne office.

This position is suited to someone with previous experience of working in a support role in Family law, or to someone who has relevant secretarial/ admin skills gained in another discipline of law, who wishes to transfer their skills into Family law.

Alternatively, the role may appeal to someone at entry level who possesses the relevant admin/ secretarial experience gained in a professional environment, seeks to transfer their skills into a legal environment and undertake on-the-job legal secretarial training as a Trainee Secretary. There are great opportunities for progression for those who would like to grow their career within this highly complex but fascinating area of law.

**To find out more about us, or for full information about the role, please head to the firm’s Careers page on hklaw.uk

Salary:

From £18,500 - £20,000 for Trainee Secretary (dependent on skills/experience)
From £22,050 - £25,000 for skilled Legal Secretary or Support Paralegal

Benefits and Reward

• A competitive salary
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata if part time) and extra discretionary days off at Christmas
• Half day off for Birthday
• Health Cash plan
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Paid for Social events
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (to support your mental wellbeing)
• Training and Development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Legal Service discounts
• Volunteer Days

Other info: Hours: Weekly working hours are Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour break (35 hours) - A flexi time scheme is also available after the probation period which enables employees to flex their start, finish and lunch times (subject to manager approval).

To apply: please send your CV via the ‘apply now’ button or apply directly via our website

Parking: The firm make a discretionary contribution towards a season ticket for the town’s car parks.

How to Apply

Please either apply via Indeed, or to see full information (job spec and Job description) and to apply on our website, please go to our careers page; https://hklaw.uk/about-hk-3/hk-careers/

Please note: Due to business need, the 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 prior to the deadline.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will therefore only contact those candidates who meet the criteria for this role.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crewkerne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Legal admin/ Paralegal/ Secretarial: 1 year (required)
• Family/ Litigation: 1 year (preferred)
• Audio typing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers license with own vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: One location