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Work for Hartlaw LLP

Work for Hartlaw LLP

WE ARE RECRUITING:

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR *  PRIVATE CLIENT NQ*

LEGAL SECRETARY

See below for Job specifications and how to apply.

Our people are the heart of our business, and it is through them that we achieve our vision.  We aim to attract, retain and develop high calibre individuals who can deliver exceptional client service and demonstrate our values.

We select people to join our team on the basis of their knowledge, experience and approach to their work. We are also looking for people with leadership and communication skills.  We love people who are passionate about what they do and want to make a real difference.  We are always interested in hearing from talented, ambitious individuals who would like to become a valued member of the Hartlaw  team.  If this sounds like you, but you see no vacancies at present that are suitable for you, please don’t be disheartened email your CV to info@hartlaw.co.uk and we will keep you in mind for any future roles.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, pension plan, and a discretionary bonus scheme at every level. Senior employees may be invited to join our private health plan.

Perks: We offer additional annual leave during office closures, eye testing, and flu vaccination should you want it. We have a wellness policy and run regular wellness initiatives.

Flexible Working: We work from our offices at St James Street in Wetherby, but we are open to chatting about what you need, as long as it works for you, your team and the wider business.

Training and Development: It is one of our core values to develop our people. This value is demonstrated not only in our training and development initiatives, but also in the management of our people. We have a clear career map for all lawyers and provide a guide to reaching partnership at Hartlaw. We operate a  performance management process within an online employee experience platform. Every member of staff has their own personal portfolio to record success, training development and plan their careers at Hartlaw. We have been Investors in People since 2005.

Professional Legal Supervision: Being a lawyer can at times be tough. We recognise that every day our family and private client lawyers are working with clients who are going through an emotionally stressful time. That is why we offer supervision with Juliette Kinsey of Just Talk Supervision to both teams as part of our wellbeing offering.

Reward and Recognition: We believe in giving and receiving regular feedback and relish the opportunity to recognise the efforts of our people. We have a monthly core values award, and enjoy celebrating the success of our people, as well as work anniversaries, Christmas and Easter.

Firm Get Togethers: We get together a couple of times a year to socialise, and have fun together.

Current Vacancies: PC Associate, PC NQ and Legal Secretary

Associate Private Client Lawyer:

We are recruiting for the role of Associate Solicitor or Associate Legal Executive for our Private Client Team.
Contract Type: Full time or part time. Minimum 4 days.
Location: Office based with flexible working applications considered after successful probation.
Benefits:
 Competitive Salary (dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills)
 Pension plan,
 Discretionary bonus scheme at every level,
 Employee recruitment bonus,
 Additional annual leave during office closures,
 Social events and rewards,
 Eye testing, and flu vaccination should you want it.
Start date: ASAP
We are recruiting to replace a team member who is planning to retire later in the year.  The successful applicant must be able to hit the ground running in a busy
department. Varied caseload of Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Estate Administration and Court of Protection. Providing an excellent service for high-net-worth individuals.
Technical Skills:
 Need to be able to see the whole picture of a case and at the same time have
an eye for the fine details.
 Accuracy in drafting, whether deeds, LPAs, Wills or estate accounts and figures.
 Comprehensive knowledge of inheritance tax for the purposes of tax planning and estate administration with ability to draft the appropriate documentation to achieve this.
 Capable of dealing with issues of capacity, undue influence.
 Knowledge of the various grants of representation involved in estate administration and how to apply for them.
 Ability to read, understand and explain technical documents for clients in a language they understand
Specific competency and behaviours:
 A commitment to our core values.
 An ability to fully understand clients’ needs and ambitions.
 Ability to produce high quality accurate work.
 Excellent presentation and communication skills, written and verbal.
 A commitment to being accessible to clients.
 Ability to run cases with minimum supervision.
 Reputation for being a trusted advisor.
 Ability to collaborate with other entrusted experts and organisations and other lawyers within the firm.
 Ability to manage, supervise and support the work of support staff.
 Sense of humour.
 Respond positively to change and support innovation.
Experience:
A professional with a minimum of 3 years of PC experience, a proven track record of independently managing a caseload, with a strong understanding of Wills, LPAs, Court of Protection matters, and Estate Administration. Trusts experience is desirable.
Qualification: Solicitor or FCILEX
Professional Memberships: STEP or SFE desirable
Quality standards: Experience of working to quality standards for Lexcel and WiQS desirable

PC NQ Solicitor or NQ Legal Executive: 

We are recruiting for the role of NQ Solicitor or NQ Legal Executive for our Private Client Team.

Contract Type:  Full time or part time. Minimum 4 days.

Location:     

Office based with flexible working applications considered after successful probation.

Benefits       

  • Competitive Salary (dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills)
  • Pension plan,
  • Discretionary bonus scheme at every level,
  • Employee recruitment bonus,
  • Additional annual leave during office closures,
  • Social events and rewards,
  • Eye testing, and flu vaccination should you want it.

Start date      ASAP

We are recruiting to support our PC team as a senior member of the team is planning to retire later in the year.

The successful applicant must be able to hit the ground running in a busy department with supervision.

Varied caseload of Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Estate Administration and Court of Protection.  Providing an excellent service for high-net-worth individuals.

Technical Skills     

  • Need to be able to see the whole picture of a case and at the same time have an eye for the fine details.
  • Accuracy in drafting, whether deeds, LPAs, Wills or estate accounts and figures.
  • Knowledge of inheritance tax for the purposes of tax planning and estate administration with ability to draft the appropriate documentation to achieve this.
  • Knowledge of issues of capacity, undue influence.
  • Knowledge of the various grants of representation involved in estate administration and how to apply for them.
  • Ability to read, understand and explain technical documents for clients in a language they understand

Specific competency and behaviours.

  • A commitment to our core values.
  • An ability to fully understand clients’ needs and ambitions.
  • Ability to produce high quality accurate work.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, written and verbal.
  • A commitment to being accessible to clients.
  • Ability to run cases with supervision.
  • Ability to collaborate with other entrusted experts and organisations and other lawyers within the firm.
  • Sense of humour.
  • Respond positively to change and support innovation.
  • Ability to evaluate information in complex situations and the confidence to take sound decisions independently.
  • Willingness to ask for help.
  • Willingness to accept feedback.

Experience

Must have had training and education in Private Client work with a strong understanding of Wills, LPAs, Court of Protection matters, and Estate Administration.  Trusts experience and education is desirable.

Qualification           

Solicitor or FCILEX

Quality standards

Experience of working to quality standards for Lexcel and WiQS desirable.

       

        Legal Secretary in Business and Property Team

We are recruiting for the role of legal secretary to work from our offices in Wetherby.

Contract type: Full time or part-time

Location: Office based

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Work Place Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and advice for you and your family members
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme at every level
  • Employee recruitment bonus
  • Additional annual leave during office closures
  • Social events and rewards
  • Eye testing and flu vaccination.

Start date: Ideally 1 March 2025

We are recruiting for a secretary to support the Head of our Business and Property Team. Matt Seldon has a team of secretarial support one of whom is planning to retire in March.

The successful applicant must be able to hit the ground running in a busy department with supervision and training.

Technical skills:

  • Excellent written skills
  • High standard of word processing and audio typing
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office
  • Be able to communicate at all levels
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Forward thinking
  • Plan, organise and prioritise work, work at speed
  • Willingness to ask for help
  • Willingness to accept feedback.

If any of these roles are of interest to you, please send your CV and covering letter to michelle@hartlaw.co.uk

If you would like to work for Hartlaw but see no vacancies please don’t be disheartened you can send us your details to info@hartlaw.co.uk and we will keep you in mind for any future roles.

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