Legal Assistant

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une pratique juridique établie à Oxford recherche un Secrétaire Juridique pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique dédiée aux clients privés. Ce poste offre la possibilité de travailler étroitement avec des avocats expérimentés sur des questions juridiques variées, incluant les testaments et la gestion des successions. Un intérêt pour le domaine juridique, combiné à des compétences organisationnelles et relationnelles sont cruciaux pour réussir dans ce rôle enrichissant.

Benefits

Pension d'entreprise

Opportunités de progression de carrière

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en tant que Secrétaire Juridique ou forte expérience administrative.
• Compétence en Microsoft Word, Excel et Outlook exigée.
• Esprit d'équipe, sens de la communication et de la confidentialité.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien administratif complet aux avocats.
• Rédaction de documents juridiques et gestion de la correspondance.
• Gestion des demandes clients et responsabilité des tâches administratives.

Skills

Communication

Confidentialité

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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Are you an experienced legal secretary with a passion for client care and precision? Perhaps you have an administrative background with a desire to gain experience in the legal sector. We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our client's busy and supportive Private Client team in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established legal practice and work closely with experienced fee earners on matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, and Estate Administration. A genuine interest in these areas will be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the wider team
• Audio typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Drafting letters and legal documents using templates and precedents
• File opening, document production, filing, archiving, and document retrieval
• Managing incoming/outgoing post, photocopying, scanning, and email management
• Handling client enquiries by phone and in person with professionalism and empathy
• Scheduling meetings and managing diaries
• Assisting with monthly billing, diarising payments, and follow-up actions
• Carrying out additional administrative tasks as required

Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, OR strong administrative experience, and the desire to work in a legal environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with legal case management systems is desirable
• Familiarity with BigHand transcription system is an advantage
• Friendly and approachable, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Discreet, trustworthy, and sensitive to client confidentiality

• Company Pension

• Career progression opportunities

You'll be part of a respected and welcoming team, working in a firm that values its people, supports professional growth, and takes pride in delivering an outstanding service to clients.
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