Paralegal

Osborne Appointments; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Appointments in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Paralegal to provide essential support to our legal team. This permanent, fully office-based role involves handling day-to-day admin, managing client files, preparing documents and deadlines, and ensuring excellent client service.

The ideal candidate will have Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant experience, with Private Client or Crime & Litigation exposure preferred. Strong IT and case management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant roles.
• Experience in Private Client or Crime & Litigation preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document production.
• Proficient IT and case management systems.
• Proactive, flexible and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to lawyers.
• Manage client files from opening to closure.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, inboxes, appointments and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients as a first point of contact.
• Maintain case management records and compliance.
• Support billing and general file administration.
• Collaborate with team to deliver client service.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal secretary experience

Team assistant experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Paralegal

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £27,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent | Fully office-based

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, organised and people-focused Paralegal to join a well-established, people-centric legal practice based in Milton Keynes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive team environment, enjoys building relationships and takes pride in delivering an exceptional client experience. You'll play a key role in supporting the legal team, keeping things running smoothly and ensuring clients receive a first-class service.

Ideally, you'll have experience within Private Client or Crime & Litigation, although candidates with previous legal administration, Team Assistant or Legal Secretary experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to lawyers.
• Managing client files from opening through to closure.
• Preparing legal documents and handling correspondence.
• Managing diaries, inboxes, appointments and deadlines.
• Liaising with clients and acting as a first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting billing, payments and general file administration.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver excellent client service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant role.
• Ideally Private Client or Crime & Litigation experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and document production skills.
• Confident using IT and case management systems.
• A proactive, flexible and professional approach.

OA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted