Work for Hartlaw LLP

WE ARE RECRUITING:

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 Vacancy: Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary:

We are recruiting for the role of legal secretary to work from our offices in Wetherby.
Contract Type: Full time.
Location: Office based.

We are recruiting for a secretary to support the Family Team due to the growth in workload.  The successful applicant will be working alongside two very experienced part time secretaries.

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

Candidate Profile

•  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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 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 available

If this role is 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.