Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Clear IT Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Oxford is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support their Commercial Property department. This role involves providing administrative assistance to fee earners, managing legal documents, and coordinating appointments. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of legal secretarial experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. The firm offers competitive salary, bonus schemes, and excellent opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus and profit share scheme

Private medical cover

Paid volunteer day

Discounts and perks scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Excellent document management skills including formatting, numbering, and amending.
• Experience with digital dictation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Manage legal documents, including drafting and formatting.
• Coordinate appointments and travel arrangements.

Skills

Document management

Fast, accurate typing

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client, one of the UK's leading law firms, with over 100 years' experience of successfully representing clients, are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property department in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised individual who enjoys supporting a fast‑paced team, working across a range of property transactions and contributing to the smooth running of a well-established practice.

You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative environment that values teamwork, accuracy, and initiative. The firm offers modern systems, structured training, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and career growth.

The Role

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Managing documents, including drafting, formatting, version control, and proof‑reading legal correspondence and reports.
• Audio and copy typing of letters, contracts, and legal documentation.
• Conducting ID checks, file opening, and preparing client care documentation.
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems, scanning, and pagination.
• Coordinating, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions by liaising with clients, solicitors, and external stakeholders.

About You

You’ll be a highly organised, motivated, and detail‑oriented individual who enjoys taking ownership of tasks and ensuring deadlines are met. This position would suit someone with prior experience supporting fee earners in a property or commercial law setting.

• At least 1 year’ experience as a Legal Secretary, within any area of law.
• Excellent document management and formatting skills, including numbering and amending large legal documents.
• Fast, accurate typing (digital dictation experience preferred).
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using case management and Microsoft Office systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Positive, professional communication style and team‑oriented mindset.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave.
• Discretionary bonus and profit share scheme.
• Private medical cover and wellbeing support.
• Paid volunteer/charity day each year.
• Discounts and perks scheme.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative firm.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.