Legal Secretary - Litigation
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a role where you'll be genuinely valued, this opportunity offers the chance to join a highly regarded litigation team within an established regional law firm. You'll become part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised and where quality client service remains at the heart of everything the firm does.
Working alongside fee earners and paralegals, you'll play a key role in keeping matters progressing smoothly while benefiting from excellent long‑term career prospects, comprehensive wellbeing support, and a strong focus on professional development. The firm is known for investing in its people, offering enhanced benefits, funded training opportunities, and a welcoming culture that encourages growth and progression.
This is a full‑time, office‑based position in Thame, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.
What you'll do
- Prepare, format and proofread legal documentation, correspondence and reports.
- Produce bundles, enclosures and case‑related documents.
- Manage audio typing and transcription of dictation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain records and update the firm's case management system.
- Open and close client files in line with firm procedures.
- Handle client communications, incoming calls and correspondence.
- Provide administrative support to fee earners and the wider litigation team.
What you'll need
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or similar legal support professional.
- Strong audio typing and dictation skills.
- Excellent document formatting, spelling and grammar.
- Understanding of legal terminology and law firm procedures.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
About the company
Our client is a long‑established and highly respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding client service. The firm offers an excellent benefits package including enhanced annual leave, private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, employee assistance support, funded training opportunities and family‑friendly policies.
For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact: Cara Hickey cara@douglas-scott.co.uk 0745 127 4804
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Legal Secretary (Litigation) in Thame employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
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