Careers with Boys & Maughan

Legal Receptionist and Administrator, Canterbury (part time)

Location: Castle Street, Canterbury
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per annum, pro rata

Boys & Maughan, one of East Kent's leading and longest-established law firms, is looking for a friendly and proactive Legal Receptionist and Administrator to join our Canterbury office.

This is an important front-of-house role where you will be one of the first points of contact for our clients and visitors. Alongside reception and administrative duties, you will provide secretarial support to fee earners, making this a varied and rewarding position within a busy legal practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent client service and can help create a warm, professional welcome for everyone who contacts the firm.

Main responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and providing a professional reception service
• Opening new client files and liaising with colleagues across the firm
• Accurate data entry and document management, including filing, scanning and copying
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Providing general administrative support
• Secretarial duties including transcribing dictation, following up enquiries, drafting correspondence and documentation, and assisting with financial administration

What we are looking for

• Previous administrative, secretarial or customer service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Confidence using computer systems and learning new processes
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role

Previous legal experience would be helpful but is not essential. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Our clients consistently provide excellent feedback about the service they receive. We encourage prospective applicants to take a look at the reviews on our website to learn more about what makes Boys & Maughan a trusted choice for so many people across East Kent.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a covering message to Vanessa Gawler-James, Human Resources Manager, at vacancies@boysandmaughan.co.uk.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please call Vanessa Gawler-James or Kerry Curson on 01843 234000.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Commercial Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Canterbury

Boys & Maughan is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor or experienced Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Commercial Property team based at our Canterbury office.

We are looking for a lawyer with ideally three or more years' post-qualification experience who is confident managing their own caseload, enjoys building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts, and is keen to contribute to the continued growth of a busy and successful department.

The role

You will work on a broad range of commercial property matters, including:

• Contracts subject to planning
• Sales and purchases of commercial property
• Asset sales and purchases
• Overage agreements and option agreements
• Commercial lending transactions
• Commercial leases, including grants and assignments
• Supporting the team's property development work
• Managing your own transactions from instruction through to completion

You will act for a diverse client base including developers, investors, occupiers, retailers, lenders, borrowers and high-net-worth individuals. The role offers an excellent opportunity to undertake high-quality work while helping to develop and strengthen our commercial client offering.

About you

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experienced in handling a varied commercial property caseload
• Commercially minded and client focused
• Comfortable managing transactions independently
• Keen to play an active role in business development and relationship building
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a supportive and ambitious team

About us

Boys & Maughan is one of East Kent's largest and longest-established law firms, with offices across Thanet and Canterbury. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with our clients and the consistently positive feedback we receive for our service.

Our Commercial Property team has an excellent reputation and works closely with local businesses, developers, investors and other professional advisers across the region.

Flexible working

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours.

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and operate both permanent and occasional home-working arrangements. Candidates are welcome to propose a working pattern that includes up to 40% home working.

Relocating to Canterbury or East Kent?

If you are considering a move to the area, we would be pleased to support your relocation. We will pay the conveyancing fees associated with your move and can introduce you to our extensive network of trusted local estate agents.

Canterbury offers an excellent quality of life, combining a historic city centre with easy access to the Kent countryside and coast. The city has highly regarded schools, a thriving business community and fast rail links to London.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Permanent position
• Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Relocation support available
• Private health cover scheme, including 24/7 GP access and comprehensive cover for new conditions

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering message outlining your relevant experience, the qualities you would bring to the role and your availability to: Vanessa Gawler-James, Human Resources Manager, Boys & Maughan.

If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Gawler-James or Kerry Curson on 01843 234000.

Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Margate – full or part time

Outstanding reputation Relocation support Flexible working arrangements

Boys & Maughan is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to five years' post-qualification experience to join our busy and highly regarded Dispute Resolution team based in Margate.

We welcome applications from lawyers with broad litigation experience who enjoy working across a varied caseload and building strong relationships with clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team with an outstanding reputation across East Kent and beyond.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a genuinely varied caseload, combining autonomy, client contact and high-quality contentious work.

The role

You will manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues on more complex matters. Your work is likely to include:

• Property disputes, including landlord and tenant matters
• Employment disputes
• Probate and inheritance disputes
• Contractual disputes
• Boundary and neighbour disputes
• General commercial litigation

You will have a sound understanding of litigation procedures and be comfortable progressing matters from initial instruction through to resolution. The role will involve issuing court proceedings, attending court hearings, drafting pleadings and witness statements, instructing experts and assisting with complex and high-value disputes.

About you

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experienced in managing a litigation caseload
• Confident handling court proceedings and dispute resolution processes
• An excellent communicator with strong client care skills
• Empathetic, commercially aware and solutions focused
• Keen to contribute to the continued success and growth of the team

About us

Our Dispute Resolution team is consistently recognised by the legal industry's leading independent directory, The Legal 500, and is known for providing practical, high-quality advice to individuals and businesses across Kent.

Boys & Maughan is one of East Kent's largest and longest-established law firms, with offices across Thanet and Canterbury. We are proud of the long-term relationships we have built with our clients and the consistently positive feedback we receive for our service.

Our Margate office is located on the edge of the Old Town, just a short walk from the harbour, the beach and the Turner Contemporary, offering an enviable working environment on the East Kent coast.

Flexible working

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours.

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and operate both permanent and occasional home-working arrangements. Candidates are welcome to propose a working pattern that includes up to 40% home working.

Relocating to East Kent?

If you are considering a move to the area, we would be pleased to support your relocation. We will pay the conveyancing fees associated with your move and can introduce you to our extensive network of trusted local estate agents.

East Kent offers an excellent quality of life, combining coastal living, attractive market towns and beautiful countryside. Margate is on the high-speed rail line to London, making the capital easily accessible, while the area also benefits from a wide choice of highly regarded schools.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Permanent position
• Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Relocation support available

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV together with a covering message outlining your relevant experience, the qualities you would bring to the role and your availability to: Kerry Curson, Human Resources Manager, Boys & Maughan.

If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the position before applying, please contact Kerry Curson or Vanessa Gawler-James on 01843 234000.

Private Client Lawyer – full or part time

Looking for a rewarding private client role by the sea with genuine work life balance?

We are seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join our established team based in Thanet and Canterbury, managing a varied caseload including wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney while helping to grow our private client services across East Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a respected regional firm while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Kent coast, with flexible working available and up to 40% home working supported.

Applications are welcome from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced non admitted private client practitioners. Candidates with specialist accreditations such as STEP membership or Accredited Lifetime Lawyer status would be particularly welcome.

We would particularly welcome applications from lawyers with three to eight years’ experience in private client work, although candidates with more or less experience will also be considered.

About Boys & Maughan
Boys & Maughan is one of East Kent’s largest and longest established law firms. We are proud of the consistently excellent feedback we receive from our clients and the strong reputation we have built across the region.

Our team is friendly, collaborative and committed to delivering outstanding client care. You will benefit from an established client base and strong local reputation, with many clients returning to the firm across generations.

Life on the Kent coast
This is an ideal opportunity for someone considering a move to the Kent coast or looking for a better work life balance.

Margate has become one of the South East’s most vibrant coastal towns, combining beautiful sandy beaches with a thriving arts and food scene. The town is home to the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary and is known for its creative community, independent restaurants and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Nearby Canterbury offers a historic cathedral city environment with excellent shopping, dining and cultural attractions, while the surrounding villages provide attractive countryside living.

Families relocating to the area will also find a wide range of highly regarded schools across Thanet and Canterbury.

Flexible working
We will consider applications from individuals who wish to work on a full or part-time basis.

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and have both permanent and occasional working from home policies. Successful candidates are welcome to propose a working pattern that includes up to 40% home working.

Relocation support
If you are relocating to East Kent, we will cover the conveyancing fees associated with buying and selling your home and can introduce you to our network of local estate agents to help make the move as smooth as possible.

Salary and hours
Salary will be competitive and negotiable depending on experience.

This is a permanent position with working hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm if you take on the role on a full-time basis.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV together with a covering email outlining the qualities you would bring to the role, your relevant experience and your availability to: Kerry Curson, Human Resources Manager, Boys & Maughan Solicitors.

You are also welcome to call Kerry on 01843 234000 if you would like to discuss the role before applying.

Senior Residential Property Lawyer, Canterbury / Margate / Thanet

We are seeking experienced residential conveyancers to join our highly respected team. Applications are welcome from solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, licensed conveyancers and unqualified conveyancers.

The positions will most likely be based in Canterbury and Margate, but you would be welcome to also indicate a preference for a role at our other Thanet offices in Birchington, Broadstairs, or Ramsgate.

Boys & Maughan is one of East Kent’s largest and oldest legal practices, and we are the market leaders in the area, with six local offices. We receive outstanding feedback from our clients, and we recommend you read some of our reviews on our website.

You should expect to manage a caseload, be able to demonstrate your experience in leasehold, freehold, new build properties, remortgages and lease extension work and enjoy a challenging, fast-moving professional environment.

Our team is friendly and committed, and we would like you to be a team player. We have excellent, long-term relationships with our clients and local estate agents, allowing you to make your mark and progress your career.

We will consider applications from individuals who wish to work full or part-time. If part-time interests you, we often find that working hours spread out across four days works well. Working from home is effective, and we believe in its benefits, so we have a permanent and occasional working-from-home policy. You would be welcome to propose up to 40% home working.

Your salary will be competitive and negotiable. The position is permanent, and your hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm if you join us full-time.

To apply, please email your CV and a message explaining the qualities you would expect to bring to the role, relevant experience and details of your availability to Kerry Curson, Human Resources Manager, Boys & Maughan.

If you would like to discuss the post before applying, you would be welcome to call Kerry on 01843 234000.

Children Panel Accredited Child Care Lawyer, Margate

✓ Outstanding reputation ✓ Relocation support ✓ Flexible working arrangements

We are seeking a Child Care solicitor or chartered legal executive with strong advocacy skills and experience of dealing in all aspects of children law, to join our busy and highly regarded Family Department. Children Panel Accreditation is essential.

Boys & Maughan is one of East Kent’s largest and oldest legal practices and our matrimonial and children law specialists are the only experts with offices in Thanet to be listed in the legal industry guide, The Legal 500. Jonathan da Costa, who leads our family department, is also recognised in Chambers & Partners.

Our successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is organised and has a good client manner. You must be experienced in running your own caseload, working independently and remotely when the need arises due to court commitments.

Our Child Care department is based in Margate on Kent’s northeast tip, on the edge of the Old Town and a couple of minutes’ walk from the Turner Contemporary and spectacular beach.

We represent clients at meetings with social services and most days at the family courts throughout Kent and sometimes at the High Court in London.

Our team is friendly and committed and you will be encouraged to make your mark and progress your career. Clients frequently give us outstanding feedback and we recommend that you read some of our reviews on our website.

The position is either full or part time and will be permanent. If you work full time your hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Your salary will be negotiable depending on experience.

Working from home is often effective and we believe in its benefits, so have a permanent and occasional working from home policy. You would be welcome to propose up to 40% home working.

You may be considering re-locating to the East Kent coast or one of the inland towns and villages. If so, we will pay the buying and selling conveyancing fees of a successful candidate and assist with introductions to our extensive network of local estate agents. Thanet and Canterbury has a wide range of excellent schools that we can tell you about if you have school age children. If you would be moving away from the capital to take up post, Margate is on the high-speed train line to London.

To apply please send a CV and covering message explaining the qualities you would expect to bring to the role, your preference for full or part time, relevant experience and details of your availability to: Kerry Curson, Human Resources Manager, Boys & Maughan by email.

You would be welcome to call Kerry on 01843 234000 if you would like an opportunity to discuss the post before applying.