There is currently an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a Private Client team in Oxford. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the team, enabling it to function effectively and achieve its objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners.
- Provide administrative support to fee earners, including file-opening, telephone management, document production (including audio-typing, managing voice recognition procedures, and outsourcing providers), filing/archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management, and dealing with post.
- Draft documents and bills under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions.
- Undertake basic legal processes under supervision, such as assisting with case processing through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, coordinating funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms, and processing payments.
- Correspond with clients as required via telephone, email, letter, and in person.
- Provide excellent client service at all times.
- Support business development and marketing activities by booking facilities and refreshments, coordinating specialists, preparing presentation materials, and managing associated marketing documentation.
Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
- Previous experience in a Legal Assistant, Secretarial, or Administrative role is essential.
- Experience in Private Client work is desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Solid understanding of the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms.
- Strong written communication skills.
About the Firm:
The firm is a progressive Top 100 law firm committed to unlocking potential and creating a positive impact for clients, colleagues, and communities. Their purpose drives the business forward and serves as a guiding principle, earning the trust of clients who see them as lifelong legal partners.
With over 570 colleagues across 36 specialist areas and 3 core divisions, the firm has offices across the South West, Thames Valley, and London. They are known for their technical expertise and diverse client base across various industries.
As a people-focused firm, they foster a culture of heart, not ego. In this inclusive environment, colleagues support one another in striving for success—for themselves, each other, and their clients and communities.
The firm recognizes that its people set it apart, which is why they are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. This is not just another job in law; it's an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers within a caring culture.