Support and Administrative Vacancies

Are you a creative wordsmith with a flair for simplifying complex ideas, coupled with a passion for law? If so, Wilson Browne Solicitors is looking for YOU to join our award-winning Marketing Team as a Legal Content Creator.

This is a part time position of approx. 18 hours a week with a working pattern flexible to suit the candidate e.g. 2.5 full days or 4/5 short days. The role is based in Kettering, but occasional travel to our offices will be required and working from home can be considered after probation.

Tell me more about the role….

As our Legal Content Creator, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s content strategy to support its extensive web presence. You’ll craft clear, engaging, and legally compliant content that resonates with a variety of audiences. Whether it’s blog posts, website copy, guides, case studies, or marketing materials, your work will help communicate our expertise in both private client and commercial services (“For You” and “For Business”).

You will:

• Simplify the complex: Translate legal concepts into accessible, engaging content.
• Stay ahead of the game: Monitor legal developments and external influences (like “the budget”) to produce timely and relevant content.
• Collaborate & create: Work closely with our Heads of Team, Partners, Solicitors, and Marketing team to align content with broader campaigns.
• Embrace creativity: Use your flair for storytelling to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

What We’re Looking For

• Has a legal background or extensive knowledge of legal services.
• Possesses exceptional writing skills with a strong grasp of grammar, style, and has the creative flair and ability to craft engaging content.
• Is skilled in research to ensure content is accurate and credible.
• Has a basic understanding of SEO (training can be provided).
• Is proactive, curious, and eager to stay informed about legal trends.

Responsibilities…

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legal information, translating it into accessible content that serves the intended audience.
• Research, writing, and collaboration: researching new legal developments, drafting blog post/social media posts to explain it to a general audience.
• Collaborating with Heads of Team/Partners/Associates/Solicitors to ensure accuracy, and with the Marketing Team to align the content with broader campaign goals.
• To be “on top of” legal developments or external influences such as “the budget” and ensure we have informative and swift responses to convey to our wide audience.
• A basic understanding of SEO is desired, although training/coaching can be given if needed.
• Legal Knowledge: A strong grasp of the broad range of our legal offerings and an understanding of legal concepts and terminology is essential. This may require a degree in law or significant experience working in the legal field.
• Writing Expertise: Exceptional writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and style, are essential.
• Research Proficiency: The ability to conduct thorough legal research to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the content.

A Legal Secretary is required to support the Private Client team at our Kettering office. The work will involve support for a busy and dynamic team making Wills, lasting powers of attorney (LPA’s) and administering estates.

Our Legal 500 recognised Private Client team are based in 6 offices across Northamptonshire and Leicester and benefit from the expertise of 3 Partners.
The ideal candidate will be accurate, have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities
This is a full and busy role and will include the following:

• dealing with enquiries from clients;
• making appointments; preparing precedent letters;
• completion of Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney matters;
• drafting documents;
• opening files;
• task specific jobs, including making phone calls;
• filing paperwork and electronic applications;
• secretarial support using digital dictation or by other direction.

Requirements
You will provide full support, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and presentation to ensure a first-class service is provided to our clients.
Although previous experience in these areas of work would be desirable, other suitable candidates will be considered as full training will be given.

We are looking for a team player with excellent client care skills, an abundance of common sense and empathy for elderly, vulnerable and bereaved clients. A strong team ethic, attention to detail and a passion for working with others is essential!

Applications are encouraged from hardworking legal secretaries and support staff, ideally with Private Client knowledge, experience, and aspiration.
This is a superb opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and team focused environment.

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