Team Assistant - Real Estate (12 Month FTC)

Team Assistant - Real Estate (12 Month FTC)

Wedlake Bell is recruiting a Team Assistant to join our Real Estate team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires full-time attendance in the office.

You will provide junior secretarial and administrative support, working alongside our legal secretaries to deliver an excellent service to our fee-earners and clients.

This entry-level position is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in legal secretarial support. You will join a supportive team, receive high-quality training and gain practical experience supporting our Real Estate practice.

We are looking for a diligent team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing excellent service.

Previous secretarial or administrative experience is not required.

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. 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!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administration, filing, photocopying, scanning and engrossing of documents;

• Managing and redirecting telephone calls including taking messages;

• Collating deeds and producing deeds schedules;

• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including filing and dispatching correspondence;

• Creating/maintaining data rooms;

• Liaising with Facilities/Accounts and other support departments within the Firm to support the work of secretaries;

• As the Firm's secretarial team work together to assist with overflow work, there will be occasions where you are expected to provide cross-team support; and

• Other ad hoc tasks as and when requested.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in legal secretarial studies or business administration is desirable but not essential;

• Ideally but not essential, some office administration experience;

• Accuracy and attention to detail;

• Good organisation and ability to prioritise effectively;

• Good communication and telephone manner;

• High standard of written English and knowledge of English grammar;

• Knowledge of Word and document formatting;

• Team player; willing to help others wherever possible;

• Proactive and positive - takes the initiative on matters and also comfortable with taking direction from secretaries; and

• Copes well with mid-to-high volume and/or time-sensitive work.

Why Join Us?

• A competitive starting salary;

• A 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.