Legal Secretary (part-time)
Plus One Recruitment
This established organisation operates within the legal services sector, providing expert advice and support across a range of practice areas. Known for its client-focused approach, the firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, tailored legal solutions while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and strong internal collaboration across its teams.
Legal Secretary (part-time)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive team in Banbury. This role is ideal for a highly organised and professional individual with previous experience supporting fee earners within a legal environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department, providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support while delivering outstanding client service. This position would suit someone with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload within a fast-paced legal office.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide full secretarial and administrative support to multiple Fee Earners within the Private Client Department
- Handle client telephone calls and enquiries professionally, liaising with Fee Earners where appropriate
- Welcome clients and assist with reception duties when required
- Arrange client appointments and prepare files for upcoming meetings
- Conduct conflict checks for new clients
- Maintain accurate filing systems and departmental records
- Prepare invoices and cost schedules under supervision
- Attend departmental and firm-wide meetings while supporting wider administrative functions as required
- Previous experience working within a Private Client legal environment
- Knowledge of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Administration
- Strong typing and keyboard skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Experience using a case management system would be advantageous
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- £26,000 FTE (would be pro-rata)
- Part-time (21 hours per week) 3 full days or spread over 4/5 days
- Office-based
- 23 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day’s holiday must be allocated).
To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link:
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