Hardman & Watson Solicitors Broadstairs

Hardman and Watson are looking for a friendly, efficient and quick-thinking individual to join our fast growing legal practice as a Receptionist / Administrator. Previous reception and office experience is essential.
Hours of work are Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Extra hours will be available for holiday and sickness cover as and when needed.
Duties will include:
Answering the telephone & responding to emails.
Dealing with general typing and document production.
Dealing with clients by way of face to face, telephone or email.
Diary management and taking payment.
Dealing with daily post.
Scanning and photocopying documentation.
Assisting other members of the team when required with general office duties which could include audio typing (training will be given).
The Successful candidate will be someone who has:
A positive, respectful, and friendly in their approach to communication with superb customer service skills.
Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and an excellent command of grammar and spelling.
A high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm.
A good understanding of word processing systems.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels
The desire to join, and be an active member of, a happy team in a growing legal practice.
Hourly pay £8.50-£10.50 per hour
Application by CV via tp [email protected]

Job Vacancy - Legal Assistant /Paralegal

Hardman and Watson are a long established and dynamic high street practice with two offices based in Broadstairs and Birchington. We offer clients services including conveyancing, family law, employment, landlord and tenant, general litigation and wills and probate.

The ideal candidate must either have experience as a legal assistant / paralegal or already be an experienced legal secretary who is ready and looking for the next step up. The successful candidate will be dealing with family and civil matters.

You will be dealing with:

Court applications,
collating documents,
chasing replies and instructions
preparing Court bundles and court forms.
Assisting fee earners with family law and civil litigation matters
Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements
Assisting with cases from the initial instruction to completion.
Liaising with clients, barrister chambers and the Courts
Dictation via Audio typing on files as and when required.
Duties will include:

Assisting with a varied caseload of family and civil litigation work.

Location

· Broadstairs

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Capable of taking direction from senior members of the team and implementing appropriately.
Willingness to get involved and act as a team player on client matters and provide general departmental support.
Advanced IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Excellent file management skills and able to work efficiently under pressure.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable
A personable and confident manner.
An organised and accurate approach to work, with effective prioritising skills.

Experience

Display a knowledge of and or ideally have experience in Family and or Civil Litigation
Must either have experience as a legal assistant / paralegal or be an experienced legal secretary who is ready and looking for the next step up

Hours of work

9am - 5:15pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday although days can be flexible (Tuesdays are a must). 21 hours per week.

Salary £22,000.00 Pro Rata.

Hardman and Watson are looking for a friendly, efficient and quick-thinking individual to join our fast growing legal practice as a Receptionist / Administrator. Previous reception and office experience is essential.

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 1pm - 5pm
Extra hours will be available for holiday and sickness cover as and when needed.

Duties will include:

Answering the telephone & responding to emails.
Dealing with general typing and document production.
Dealing with clients by way of face to face, telephone or email.
Diary management and taking payment.
Dealing with daily post.
Scanning and photocopying documentation.
Assisting other members of the team when required with general office duties which could include audio typing (training will be given).
The Successful candidate will be someone who has:
A positive, respectful, and friendly in their approach to communication with superb customer service skills.
Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and an excellent command of grammar and spelling.
A high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm.
A good understanding of word processing systems.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels
The desire to join, and be an active member of, a happy team in a growing legal practice.
Application by CV via the apply online button

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Legal secretary required in a small but thriving Solicitors practice based in Broadstairs. Hardman and Watson is a long established but dynamic high street practice with a mixture of conveyancing, family law, employment, landlord and tenant and probate work.

The successful candidates must have previous legal secretarial experience ideally in conveyancing and / or private client.

You will be expected to be able to undertake a mixture of audio typing and client contact. Excellent communication skills are essential as the candidate will be based on reception.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

a) The preparation of correspondence and legal documentation using audio-typing and word processing systems.
b) File management
c) Arranging appointments and diary management
d) Communicating with clients, the Court and legal representatives.
e) Dealing with enquirers by telephone and email.
f) Provide support to fee earners within the office as and when necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £18,000.00 per year

Email applications by way of CV to [email protected]

JOB VACANCY

Hardman and Watson are looking for a friendly, efficient and quick-thinking individual to join our fast growing legal practice as an Apprentice Receptionist / Administrator. Some previous reception and office experience is preferable.

The successful candidate will be enrolled on the government apprenticeship scheme and will participate in the NVQ course during the apprenticeship. Position would ideally suit a school or college leaver.

Duties will include:
Answering the telephone & responding to emails.
Dealing with general typing and document production.
Dealing with clients by way of face to face, telephone or email.
Diary management.
Dealing with daily post.
Scanning and photocopying documentation.
Assisting other members of the team when required with general office duties.

The Successful candidate will be someone who has:

A positive, respectful, and friendly in their approach to communication with superb customer service skills.
Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and an excellent command of grammar and spelling.
A high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm.
A good understanding of word processing systems.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels
The desire to join, and be an active member of, a happy team in a growing legal practice.

Application by CV to [email protected]
Reference ID: RK-Apprentice
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £10,000.00 per year

Private Client Assistant

Hardman and Watson are a long established but dynamic high street practice with two offices based in Broadstairs and Birchington which cover a mixture of conveyancing, family law, employment, landlord and tenant and probate work.

The ideal candidate will have some experience dealing with private client matters across the board and experience assisting with a caseload independently.

Areas of focus will include but are not limited to:
• Construction & Interpretation of Wills
• Issues Arising During the Administration of an Estate
• Claims for Reasonable Financial Provision from a Deceased Person’s Estate
• The Protection of Elderly & Infirm Persons
• Applications to the Court of Protection

Duties will include:
• Independently assisting with a varied caseload of mixed wills,
trusts and probate matters
• Attending clients in their own home as and when required
• Promoting a compassionate and sensitive disposition and
client experience when dealing with the elderly or
incapacitated.

Skills and Experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of taking direction from senior members of the team
and implementing appropriately.
• Willingness to get involved and act as a team player on client
matters and provide general departmental support.
• Advanced IT skills with a good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent file management skills and able to work efficiently
under pressure.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable; capable of meeting
financial targets.
• A personable and confident manner.
• An organised and accurate approach to work, with effective
prioritising skills.

The ideal candidate will need to:
• Display a knowledge of and or ideally have experience in
private client work

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Salary £17,000.00 - £21,000.00 DOE

Conveyancing Legal Secretary /Paralegal required in a small but thriving Solicitors practice based in Birchington.

Hardman and Watson is a long established but dynamic high street practice with a mixture of conveyancing, family law, employment, landlord and tenant and probate work.

The successful candidates must have previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience and either already be working in a legal assistant role or be looking for the next step up.

You will be expected to be able to undertake a mixture of audio typing and client contact while assisting fee earners with the running of files. Excellent communication skills are essential
The main responsibilities of the role will include:

a) The preparation of correspondence and legal documentation which may include using audio-typing and word processing systems.
b) File management
c) Communicating with clients, third parties such as estate agents and the land registry and legal representatives.
e) Dealing with enquiries by telephone and email.
f) Provide support to fee earners within the office as and when necessary.

Hours of work are 9-5 Monday to Friday

Salary £17k-£21k DOE

Applications by way of email to [Email address hidden]

Hardman and Watson are looking for a friendly, efficient and quick-thinking individual to join our fast growing legal practice as an Apprentice Receptionist / Administrator. Some previous reception and office experience is preferable. The successful candidate will be enrolled on the government apprenticeship scheme and will participate in the NVQ course during the apprenticeship. Position would ideally suit a school or college leaver.

Duties will include:
Answering the telephone & responding to emails.
Dealing with general typing and document production.
Dealing with clients by way of face to face, telephone or email.
Diary management.
Dealing with daily post.
Scanning and photocopying documentation.
Assisting other members of the team when required with general office duties.

The Successful candidate will be someone who has:
A positive, respectful, and friendly in their approach to communication with superb customer service skills.
Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and an excellent command of grammar and spelling.
A high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm.
A good understanding of word processing systems.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels
The desire to join, and be an active member of, a happy team in a growing legal practice.

Application by CV to [email protected] by 4 pm on the Thursday 26th August 2021

Reference ID: RK-Apprentice

Application deadline: 26/08/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £8,000.00 per year