Office Based - York Branch

Full Time

Here at Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Team Building- Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Ambassador scheme
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment.
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and promising individual eager to gain experience in a legal office or expand upon their existing experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties. These will include liaising with fee earners, support staff and admin team as required, offer ongoing support to clients throughout the onboarding process and addressing any concerns or queries they may have.

Main Duties:

• Assisting with regulatory and compliance admin such as ID checks, source of wealth/funds and collecting Terms of Business for the firm.
• File opening within our case management system.
• Bankruptcy searches for beneficiaries.
• Creating matter contacts, including beneficiaries, executors and attorneys in our case management system.
• Sending out and receiving signed terms of business
• Sending out and receiving standard conveyancing questionnaires
• Sending out and receiving property information forms

A basic understanding of AML regulations would be beneficial but is not necessary. Training will be provided to enhance your understanding of the role.

Ware & Kay is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Please send your CV together with covering letter to Jessica Turnbull, Office Administrator: jessica.turnbull@warekay.co.uk.