Private client legal secretary Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Legal Secretary - Private Client
Wedlake Bell —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Organisational skills
- Typing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Secretary
TLT —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
Assistant Company Secretary
PoloWorks —London
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Writing skills
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Private Client Legal Assistant
Eventus Recruitment Group —Orpington
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Legal Secretary, Real Estate Disputes
Forsters —London
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Typing
9d
Environment and Traffic Appeals Tribunal Adjudicator
London Councils —London
- £72.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Typing
- In-person
Quick apply
Administrator, Heathrow
Moore Kingston Smith —London
- £29,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Patient Concierge Coordinator
Fortius —London
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
Team Secretary
Miller Insurance Services —London
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hotel
- Annual leave
Legal Assistant
Mallory Pryce —Surbiton
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Corporate Secretary
Deutsche Bank —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Legal Secretary/Receptionist - FullTime
Rosewood Solicitors —Woking
- From £1 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
20h
Associate, Probate (Private Wealth), ideally 3 – 4 years PQE
Forsters —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Salaried Partner – Private Client Department
Bindmans —London
- Business development
Governance Manager
Macquarie Group Limited —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Freelance Temporary Secretaries
Thomas Dunton Solicitors —Orpington
- Annual leave
Regulatory Compensation Specialist
Bank of America —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
Associate - Planning
Trowers & Hamlins —London
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Marketing
Quick apply
11d
International Treasury and Corporate Governance Attorney
Bank of America —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Banking
Professional Negligence Lawyer
The Travelers Companies, Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme

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Legal Secretary - Private Client

Wedlake Bell -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Additional leave
Private dental insurance
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

CRM software
Voice-to-text data entry
Meeting coordination
Travel arrangements
Stakeholder liaison
Filing
Legal secretarial experience
Legal drafting
iManage
Organisational skills
Digital dictation transcription
Typing
Audio typing
Communication skills
Dictation typing

Full job description

Legal Secretary - Private Client

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. You will work closely with our wider PC group secretarial team to support our fee-earners.

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 from preparing legal documents, file management and maintenance, diary management, client liaisons, and other ad-hoc responsibilities which contribute to the success of the team.

This role is perfect for a Legal Secretary who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic team, and prides themselves on the service they provide.

Find out more about our Private Client practice here.

About Us:

Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members.

Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team.

Key Responsibilities:

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, from dictation, drafts, or typed documents;
Responding quickly to complete new tasks set by the team (via BigHand);
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;
Communicating with clients and other stakeholders, offering administrative and case-related support;
Opening, maintaining and organising team files (via iManage) to ensure information is easily accessible;
Liaise with the firm's AML team to open new matters following established procedures, liaising with the client to obtain and collate required documents;
Supporting the Private Client team's BD initiatives where possible, including updating the CRM with client information and activity (via InterAction);
Coordinate the billing process for fee-earners by opening matters (via 3E Elite), liaising with the Accounts & Finance team throughout the process for instructions, changes, and to finalise invoices;
Handling confidential information with discretion; and
Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (at least six years) in a fast-paced law firm, ideally within a Private Client environment;
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under tight deadlines;
Fast and accurate typing skills, with high standards of written English and grammar;
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on client service;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal document management systems or other key software's (iManage, 3E Elite, InterAction, BigHand, etc);
A keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work;
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; and
Discretion in handling confidential information.

Why join us?

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;
Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and
A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances.

If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

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