Legal Secretary

A well-established private practice law firm in Reading is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience supporting fee earners within a legal environment.Key Responsibilities• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and case papers• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating client appointments• Handling incoming calls and managing email inboxes on behalf of fee earners• Audio and copy typing, document production, and file management• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and legal requirements• Liaising with clients in a professional and confidential manner• Supporting the smooth running of the department through general office dutiesSkills and Experience Required• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or strong background in legal administration• Fast and accurate typing skills with experience in audio and copy typing• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)• Strong organisational and time-management skills• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines• Professional communication skills and confidence when liaising with clients• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detailBenefits• Competitive salary aligned with the Reading market• Holiday ..... full job details .....