Executive Assistant (English)

Executive Assistant (English)

Full-Time 29700 - 36300 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support legal professionals with admin tasks, diary management, and document drafting.
  • Company: Prestigious professional services firm in Oxford with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible working model with a focus on collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Why this job: Join a high-performing team and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Secretary or PA, strong organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.

A prestigious professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join their Corporate & Commercial team in Oxford. This is a permanent position offering a hybrid working model, with the opportunity to be part of a supportive and high-performing environment.

As Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to a team of legal professionals. You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Regional Executive Services Managers, coordinating with internal teams such as Document Production, Administrative Assistants, and Business Services to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on multi-tasking and building strong internal and external relationships.

  • Support lawyers with diary and travel management, matter creation, compliance processes, and file reviews
  • Draft correspondence and legal documents
  • Coordinate billing, financial reports, and expense claims
  • Maintain client data across internal systems and manage helpline or client service channels
  • Organise events and update internal marketing content, directories, and lawyer bios

A resilient, proactive, and flexible approach to work is essential, along with confidence in using digital systems and managing confidential information.

Competitive salary and benefits, ~50% hybrid working flexibility, a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture, and ongoing development and training opportunities are offered.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA.

Executive Assistant (English) employer: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Executive Assistant (English)

Organisational Skills
Proactivity
Diary Management
Travel Management
Document Drafting
Financial Reporting
Client Data Management