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Howes Percival · Legal

Commercial Property Secretary

United Kingdom, Oxford · Job Posted January 10, 2026

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Secretary to join our Commercial Property Department in Oxford. This friendly team is looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills and commercial property experience to help support the team. You will be responsible for supporting the team with a variety of tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Responsibility

Document management
Transcribing and proof-reading letters, emails and other correspondence
Audio typing
Scanning, paginating and photocopying
File opening, ID checks and preparation of client care letters
Providing general administration support to the team

Requirements

Strong document management skills, preferably legal documentation such as numbering and amending documents
Confidence in formatting documents
A good eye for detail
Good organisation and time management abilities
Excellent team player
Great typing skills
Motivated with a strong commitment to learning
Prior secretarial experience within this area of law would be advantageous

Nice to have

Prior secretarial experience within this area of law would be advantageous

What we offer

Perks at Work discounts
profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
25 days holiday entitlement
one paid ‘charity day’ per year
comprehensive private medical cover
well being calendar with a wide range of regular events

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