Vacancies
Private Client Executive Vacancy
Hart Reade LLP are seeking to recruit a Private Client Executive to join our busy team.
Applicants will ideally need to have at least 2 years PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
Candidates will need to be technically sound, with a practical and up to date knowledge of private client law.
Responsibilities will include;
- drafting Wills
- the administration of estates
- Powers of Attorney
- working for elderly and vulnerable clients
- Court of Protection work
- management of client’s financial affairs
- administering trusts
- advising on inheritance and capital gains tax issues.
Candidates will be required to have good written and spoken English and the ability to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other external contacts. Attention to detail is essential. We pride ourselves on the client care we provide; therefore, applicants should be experienced as above and confident and personable both on the telephone and face to face.
You should be pro-active, highly organised and driven with the ability to market yourself and the practice.
Candidates should have good IT skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Experience of using a case management system would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. As part of this role you will also be given access to, and required to use, online accounts (e.g. the online court system, anti-money laundering searches, legal library and precedent forms etc).
In return you will be joining a thriving Lexcel accredited law practice. We can offer a supportive and professional working environment; along with an excellent salary, benefits and bonus package.
Hart Reade LLP has offices in Eastbourne, Polegate and Hailsham. We would welcome applications from candidates seeking either a full or part time position. Due to the nature of our work, this will be a predominately office-based role.
To Apply
To apply please send your up to date CV and covering letter to Mrs. B Ticehurst, HR & Administration Manager, Hart Reade LLP, 104 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4LW, bticehurst@hartreade.co.uk.
Office Assistant
Hart Reade LLP are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic full time Office Assistant.
The successful candidate will support the efficient operation of our busy offices under the supervision of the Practice Manager. The role is based in our Eastbourne office but you may be required to work from time to time in our other offices in Polegate and Hailsham.
This is a varied and active role that will require someone self-motivated, with excellent organisation skills, the ability to multi-task and with a keen attention to detail. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills; with the confidence and ability to converse clearly with clients, colleagues and third party suppliers and contractors.
You will be required to be pro-active and undertake routine tasks on your own, as well as being capable of following set instructions and being a positive team player.
The role will include assisting with the facilities management of the practice; dealing with assigned projects from research through to completion. The successful candidate should have strong computer skills with a view to supporting the Practice Manager in dealing with general IT administration and queries from staff across all offices, and liaising with our external IT support company when required.
The Office Assistant will also be working with our HR & Administration Manager, Administration Assistant and our Receptionist. Responsibilities will also include duties such as; regularly covering our switchboard and front desk; collecting and dispatching post; photocopying/scanning; file archiving, retrieval and destruction; ordering stationery and supplies as requested; running errands, and a host of other tasks which help make the offices run smoothly.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 September 2024.
No agencies please.
To Apply
If you would like to be considered for the above position, please complete the Job Application Form and return to Mrs. B Ticehurst, HR & Administration Manager, Hart Reade LLP, 104 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4LW, bticehurst@hartreade.co.uk.
Equal opportunities and Privacy Notice
Hart Reade LLP are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Hart Reade LLP take your privacy very seriously. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice as it contains important information about the personal data we hold about you, how we collect it, and how we will use and may share information about you during the application process.