Legal Executive Assistant

Progressis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in central Oxford is seeking a professional individual for an exciting role. You will support fee earners with tasks including client relationship management, document preparation, and legal research. The ideal candidate has experience as a PA/EA, is proactive, and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers great opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA/EA, preferably within a legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the legal sector.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional client relationships, including calls and queries.
• Prepare documents and agendas for client and internal meetings.
• Conduct legal research as required.
• Assist in business development and marketing tasks.
• Manage diaries and travel arrangements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

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A fantastic law firm is looking for a professional individual for an exciting role in their central Oxford office. Working as part of a well-established team, they are seeking someone with a strong working knowledge of the legal sector for a brilliant opportunity. You will be able to develop your skills in a structured yet autonomous setting, with long-term progression within a pure legal support capacity. You will be required to support fee earners on a 1 to 10 basis with the following tasks:

1. Expert management of professional client relationships, including inbox management and call and query handling
2. Preparation of relevant documents and agendas for client and internal meetings, always working towards tight deadlines
3. Conducting legal research
4. Campaigning new initiatives across the team and wider business, not only relating to the support function but also relevant business areas, including circulating internal communications
5. Assistance in business development and marketing administrative tasks
6. Management of diaries, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
7. All other relevant administrative tasks in line with business needs

Ideally, you possess experience as a PA/EA, preferably within legal, though this is not essential. You must be confident, proactive, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Flexibility in your work is also important.

If you think this role is suitable for you, please apply online or contact Matt D’Silva at 0121 633 4443 today! Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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