Location: Wetherby 

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.
• FREE Parking
• 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 residential property assistant will be responsible for a wide range of duties. These will include providing comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners, managing diaries, and communicating with clients.

• Generating correspondence and documents using digital dictation and word processing.
• Managing filing
• Handling clients' files from opening to storage and retrieval.
• Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• Scheduling appointments, organising meetings, and maintaining an updated diary for the fee earner.
• Assisting other secretaries as needed.
• Interacting with clients in person and over the phone in a professional and friendly manner, in line with the Firm's client care standards.
• Ensuring the confidentiality of all the Firm's and clients' documentation and information.
• Providing cover for team members during sickness or other absences.
• Contributing as a team member within the department.

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.

Send your application to Elizabeth Carr, Recruiter: Elizabeth.carr@warekay.co.uk