At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic Private Client team with legal documents, diary management, and client liaisons.
- Company: Join Wedlake Bell, a top law firm known for its collaborative culture and trusted Private Client practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant work culture with regular socials and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a respected team making a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Six years' experience as a Legal Secretary in a fast-paced law firm is essential.
Wedlake Bell is in search of a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our highly regarded Private Client team. This is a full-time, permanent position, with the expectation of four days office attendance per week.
Our Private Client Group advises a wide range of clients from HNW and UHNW individuals, families and family offices, entrepreneurs, stewards of landed estates, charitable trustees, executors, amongst others. Wedlake Bell has one of the longest-standing and most trusted Private Client practices in the City and is one of the largest teams at Wedlake Bell.
As a Legal Secretary in our Private Client team, your role will be instrumental in ensuring the team have the support they need to run smoothly. You will support our fee earners with a range of tasks including:
- Supporting the preparation and management of legal documents (Wills, Letter of Wishes, LPAs, Trust documents, etc.), BD material, presentations, and correspondence related to Private Client matters;
- Efficient diary management for fee earners, including arranging meetings and appointments, in-person or video calls (via MS Teams);
- Organising travel arrangements for business trips, in the UK and abroad;
- Liaising with the firm's AML team to open new matters following established procedures;
- Supporting the Private Client team's BD initiatives where possible, including updating the CRM with client information and activity;
- Coordinating the billing process for fee-earners by opening matters, liaising with the Accounts & Finance team throughout the process.
Other ad-hoc duties as required.
Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (at least six years) in a fast-paced law firm, ideally within a Private Client environment; fast and accurate typing skills, with high standards of written English and grammar; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal document management systems or other key software.
We offer a competitive starting salary, comprehensive pension plan, 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events, option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year, life assurance and competitive income protection scheme, access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one, enhanced parental leave policies, employee assistance programme with face-to-face counselling services, and a variety of staff wellbeing initiatives.
Legal Secretary - Private Client - Experience employer: Wedlake Bell
Wedlake Bell is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits such as 25 days' holiday and private medical insurance from day one, the firm fosters an environment where paralegals can thrive in their roles while gaining valuable experience in commercial litigation within a dynamic team.
