Careers

1. Private Client Lawyer.

We have a vacancy for a Private Client Lawyer, working either full time or part time from 9.00am to 5.00pm.  Applicants will:-

1. either be able to demonstrate existing experience of dealing with Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, etc., or the aptitude and ability to undertake intensive training to convert to those areas of work, from previous legal experience in another field;
2. be self-motivated, and have an interest in and enthusiasm for this type of work;
3. be willing and able to promote and develop this expanding area of our business so as to increase yet further the number of instructions received;
4. be able to work effectively as a member of a small team;
5. have a good command of English, and be able to communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
6. be willing and able to also carry out some conveyancing work as required, for example Probate Sales, Transfers of Equity, and possibly Right to Buy purchases, and
7. hold a full UK Driving Licence, and be willing to use their own vehicle to make home or hospital visits, which will be reimbursed at £0.40 per mile plus any additional expenses incurred.

The successful candidate will in return receive:-

1. a competitive salary, according to qualifications and experience;
2. a contributory workplace pension (NEST);
3. 25 days’ per year paid leave (full time – pro rata for part time) plus all statutory Bank Holidays;
4. any necessary training and support, paid for by us;
5. a pleasant working environment in modern offices, as part of a small friendly team; and
6. genuine opportunities for career advancement.

 

2. Legal Secretary/Assistant

We have a vacancy for a full time Legal Secretary/Assistant, working from 9.00am to 5.00pm.  The successful candidate will:-

1. be experienced in audio typing, and have a background in legal work;
2. have experience in particular of conveyancing (including CQS);
3. have experience of MS Word and, preferably, Laserform;
4. be responsible for typing and assembling outgoing post, emails or faxes, preparing documents using Laserform and preparing and submitting conveyancing searches, logging incoming post etc. on to our case management system, meeting clients to deal with proof of identity and source of funds and submitting AML searches; and
5. be adaptable, and able to fit in as part of a small team, for example greeting and attending to clients if no-one else is available.

The successful candidate will in return receive:-

1. a competitive salary, according to qualifications and experience;
2. a contributory workplace pension (NEST);
3. 25 days’ per year paid leave plus all statutory Bank Holidays;
4. any necessary training and support, paid for by us;
5. a pleasant working environment in modern offices, as part of a small friendly team; and
6. genuine opportunities for career advancement.

 

The closing date for applications for both the above positions is 1^st April 2018, but we reserve the right to make an offer of employment prior to that date.  Applications should be made in writing, supported by a full CV, and sent to Mr A Kingston either by post or by e-mail toakingston@andrewkingston.co.uk.

Please note that applications submitted through Employment Agencies will be automatically disregarded.  Interested candidates who are registered with such Agencies should therefore apply directly to us.  No Employment Agency has been authorised to seek candidates on our behalf.