Do 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 Administrator to join our client's busy and supportive Private Client team in Oxford.
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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:
Degree in Business Administration or similar (Not Law as this role will be solely administrative)
Administrative experience, and the desire to work in a legal environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Friendly and approachable, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Discreet, trustworthy, and sensitive to client confidentiality
Benefits:
25 days holiday + BH
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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