Legal Assistant – Administrative Support in Woodstock

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to join a well‑established professional services firm in Woodstock. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to solicitors, ensuring client matters progress smoothly from initial enquiry to completion while delivering a high standard of client service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage initial client enquiries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Open new matters, maintain accurate client records and organise both physical and digital case files.
• Prepare and dispatch routine letters, emails and other legal correspondence.
• Assist solicitors with documentation, filing and compliance requirements.
• Handle reception duties, client onboarding and general office administration as needed.

Required profile

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficient IT skills, including experience with case‑management systems (desirable).

What we offer

• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Structured training and ongoing development.
• Exposure to a varied legal workload with clear progression pathways.
• Long‑term career development and increasing responsibility.