Secretary

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 aprofessional, bright, and switched-onadministrative 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 of12 months of recent, continuous experiencein 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.