The firm is growing rapidly, and has recently expanded into new headquarters premises at the Oxford Business Park. We need organised, proactive legal secretaries to help support our legal teams as we expand.
We continually invest in and develop our support teams in order to ensure the best possible support for our lawyers and keep our position at the forefront of modern law. Secretarial support, facilities management, information technology, accounts and human resources teams guarantee the functional efficiency of Henmans - and the delivery of optimum support for our legal teams.
We offer market-rate salaries, private health care, pension, flexible working hours, on-site café, as well as a friendly working environment.
Legal assistant
An enthusiastic and highly motivated Paralegal is required for our specialist Private Client team of 16 lawyers. The successful candidate is likely to be either an experienced paralegal, qualified/part-qualified Legal Executive, with at least two years of fee-earning experience in this area. The role is to assist an Associate, who specialises in financial management for clients under a physical or mental disability, involving Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications. The candidate will also be required to assist with Probate applications and estate administration.
Candidates must have excellent organisational abilities, be able to work in a demanding environment, and demonstrate a proactive, adaptable and flexible approach.
Receptionist
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and experienced receptionist to be part of a team of two covering our very busy Reception desk. The role encompasses answering all incoming telephone calls, greeting clients, meeting room bookings, as well as carrying out general office duties. The successful candidate will be well-presented, with excellent interpersonal skills plus a calm and professional telephone manner. Candidates will be very much part of a team and should be flexible in their approach. The position requires basic level IT/typing skills.
Legal secretaries
We are always keen to hear from highly motivated legal secretaries. Candidates must be organised, proactive, able to use their own initiative and have a flexible approach to working in an open plan environment. Audio typing speeds of 60+ wpm using Microsoft products are essential. Training will be given on our systems.