Legal Secretary - Employment - Reading

Legal Secretary, Employment Team

A leading regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded Employment team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with strong legal support experience, excellent organisation skills, and a proactive approach to join a respected firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to individuals, businesses, and senior professionals.

The successful Legal Secretary will work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers, providing first-class secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of employment matters. This may include supporting with correspondence, diary management, document preparation, client communication, billing, file management, and general team administration.

You will be joining a collaborative, professional, and supportive team where attention to detail, communication, and reliability are genuinely valued. The role offers a strong platform for a Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and wants to be part of a well-established employment law team.

The Legal Secretary

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous legal secretarial experience
Experience within employment law would be advantageous
Strong typing, document production, and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisation
Confidence liaising with clients, lawyers, and internal teams
Experience with diary management, billing, file opening, and general matter support
A professional, proactive, and team-focused approach
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

In Return

Competitive salary
High-quality employment law work
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Excellent long-term stability
Strong Reading-based platform
Professional working environment
Hybrid working
Opportunity to support experienced Employment Lawyers

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