Legal Assistant/Secretary

Horwood & James LLP; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Aylesbury is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities include audio typing, managing client communications, and fulfilling various administrative duties. This position offers the opportunity for appropriate training and an immediate start. If you possess the necessary skills and experience, please submit your CV for consideration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or Secretary.
• Fast and accurate audio typist.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and producing and amending legal documents using digital dictation.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Undertake general administrative duties and manage diaries.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Audio typing

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to join our well‑established firm in Aylesbury.

The successful candidate will ideally be a highly organised individual with strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel), demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to use their initiative in a role that covers a variety of duties. Candidates should have a flexible approach to their work.

Although working within a team environment, the candidate will also be required to work independently, managing their own time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. They must have experience of providing excellent customer service and the ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Audio typing and producing and amending legal documents using digital dictation.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Undertake general administrative duties and manage diaries.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary.
• Fast and accurate audio typist.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to work independently.

The firm has a strong reputation within the market, and the successful candidate will receive appropriate training.

Immediate start available.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to be successful in this role, please forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.