Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to excel in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client, a renowned full-service law firm in Oxford, is seeking a talented individual to join its esteemed Private Client team.
About the Private Client Team: The Private Client department boasts a wealth of expertise, handling various matters for high-net-worth individuals, including:
- Drafting of complex and simple wills
- Tax planning and related advice
- Lasting powers of attorney
- Court of protection work
- Administration of estates and trusts
Why Join This Firm?
- Prestigious Firm: Work with a recognised full-service law firm
- Dynamic Team: Support two experienced Private Client, Wills & Probate fee earners
- Client Interaction: Engage directly with high-net-worth clients
- Growth Opportunities: Enhance your skills and career prospects
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the team through general administration
- Dictation/Audio Typing: Accurately transcribe legal documents
- Document Preparation: Complete simple Lasting Powers of Attorney documents
- Administrative Tasks: Manage diaries, emails, and documents
- Microsoft Word: Use advanced features with proficiency
- Basic Accounting: Handle invoicing using templates
- Excel Mastery: Utilise spreadsheets and formulas
- File Management: Open, file, photocopy, request cheques, capture, close, and archive files
- Billing: Run monthly bills and diarise payments
- Post Preparation: Handle DX & post tasks
- Client Meetings: Assist in administering and progressing private client matters face-to-face
- Compliance: Meet all due diligence and regulatory requirements, including ID checks, letters of engagement, conflict checks, and AML regulations
What They're Looking For:
- Legal Background: Experience in a commercial legal environment
- Secretarial Skills: Excellent secretarial and administrative abilities
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel and Word
- Organised: Highly accurate and well-organised
- Approachable: Friendly, confidential, and flexible
- Typing Speed: 70 WPM
Take Your Career to the Next Level - If you are a dedicated legal secretary with a passion for the legal field and a desire to work with a prestigious firm, we want to hear from you! Join our client and make a meaningful impact in the world of private client law.
Apply Now! Seize this opportunity to advance your career and work with a top-tier law firm in Oxford. Apply today and become an integral part of this esteemed Private Client team.
To apply with your CV please email or call Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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