Legal Secretary - Employment Team (Hybrid)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Employment Law team at a well-established law firm based in Reading.
This is a full-time position supporting a team of legal professionals with a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department while delivering a high standard of service to colleagues and clients alike. Office attendance is required two days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and amending legal documents, correspondence and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across the department.
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
- Maintaining important deadlines and updating key dates where required.
- Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Proofreading and formatting documents and presentations.
- Assisting with billing processes, time recording and invoice preparation.
- Liaising with clients regarding accounts queries and outstanding matters.
- Producing spreadsheets and supporting financial administration, including disbursement tracking and supplier payments.
- General filing and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- At least two years' experience in a legal secretarial or administrative position.
- Previous experience working within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience dealing with client accounts or billing queries.
- Experience supporting an Employment team or using legal case management software would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days' annual leave plus additional wellbeing initiatives.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Life assurance.
- Healthcare and retail discounts.
- Charity volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible wellbeing initiatives and a collaborative working environment.
- A modern office with a supportive and approachable team culture.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please upload an up to date copy of your CV to be added to the shortlist. All successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 working days of application.
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Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
