Professional Secretary - Central Oxford Law Firm, hybrid to £33,000 + bonus
Central Oxford (Outstanding Modern Offices), Hybrid (Flexible arrangements available) - EASY ACCESS VIA THE TRAIN
12 months plus recent relevant experience as a Secretary or administrator within a corporate environment is essential
Are you a professional, bright, and switched-on administrative or secretarial specialist looking to join a prestigious legal firm in the heart of Oxford?
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Secretary to provide first class administrative support to multiple fee earners. You will be joining a firm renowned for its excellent culture, stunning central Oxford offices, and commitment to staff well-being, offering one of the best benefits packages in the region.
The Opportunity
This role is the backbone of their legal teams, requiring a dynamic individual who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and poise.
* Fee Earner Support: Managing and prioritising the workload and diaries for several fee earners simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
* Document Management: Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and presentations with attention to detail.
* Administrative Excellence: Handling extensive diary management, meeting organisation, client file management, and expense processing.
* Client Liaison: Acting as a professional and discrete first point of contact for clients, partners, and external parties via telephone, email, and in-person.
* Workflow Coordination: Proactively anticipating needs and implementing efficient processes to streamline the fee earners' daily workflow.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for a candidate who is polished, resilient, and thrives in a demanding professional environment.
* Experience (Essential): A minimum of 12 months of recent, continuous experience in a secretarial or highly similar administrative role within professional services (e.g., Legal, Accountancy, Finance, or Consultancy).
* Technical Skills: Strong, demonstrable proficiency in IT systems, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Organisational Acumen: Exceptional multitasking ability and proven experience dealing with conflicting deadlines and high-volume workloads.
* Communication: Professional and confident manner, both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Attitude: Professional, proactive, highly organised, and consistently "switched on" and eager to contribute.
What We Offer
* Stunning Location: Work from our modern, high-spec offices situated in a prime central Oxford location.
* Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid working model that supports a healthy work-life balance.
* Outstanding Benefits: A market-leading benefits package (details available upon application) including enhanced pension, health scheme, and generous holiday allowance.
* Culture: A collaborative, supportive, and highly professional environment where your contribution is truly valued.
If you are ready to take the next step in your professional services career and join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we encourage you to apply