At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide secretarial support to a dynamic Commercial Property team in Oxford.
- Company: Join a well-established professional services organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: This role offers a chance to work closely with property specialists and clients.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills will shine.
- Qualifications: Previous legal secretarial experience is preferred; strong communication and IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Macildowie are working with this client based in Oxford to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established professional services organisation, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a busy team of property specialists. You’ll be working closely with fee earners, helping to ensure commercial property matters progress smoothly and clients receive a professional and responsive service. It’s a varied position where organisation, accuracy and the ability to juggle competing priorities will be key.
What will you be doing?
- You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, including:
- Creating, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Producing accurate documentation from digital dictation
- Preparing leases, reports and other property-related documents
- Managing diaries, meetings and day-to-day administration for fee earners
- Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files
- Liaising professionally with clients, agents, solicitors and other external parties
- Supporting commercial property transactions with searches and documentation
- Assisting with Land Registry and Companies House documentation
- Supporting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, completion paperwork and post-completion administration
- Assisting fee earners with time recording, billing and routine accounting queries
- Scanning, printing and preparing documentation for signature
What are we looking for?
- You’ll be highly organised, accurate and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Previous legal secretarial experience would be highly desirable, with experience supporting Commercial Property or Real Estate teams particularly advantageous.
- You’ll also need:
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good IT literacy and confidence learning new systems
- Experience working with document and/or case management systems
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A professional and client-focused approach
If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Oxford, we’d be keen to hear from you. Please apply with your latest CV for further information.
Commercial Property Secretary in Oxford employer: Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
This well-established Leicester organisation offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful roles. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides opportunities to enhance your skills while working closely with a supportive team. The fully office-based setting fosters collaboration and engagement, ensuring that you can make a significant contribution from day one.
Contact Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Recruitment Team
