Legal Assistant (Reading, South East England)

About the role

Join a respected law firm in Reading as a Legal Assistant, supporting a busy team of solicitors and fee‑earners. This position offers a friendly culture, strong mentoring and clear pathways for career progression within a forward‑thinking legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proof‑read legal documents, letters and forms.
• Assist with file opening and closing, compliance checks and document management.
• Handle Land Registry and SDLT forms where required.
• Manage diaries, emails and client communications.
• Perform basic legal admin tasks such as scanning, bundling and archiving.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, courts and other solicitors.
• Provide general administrative and business‑support duties to the wider team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a legal, administrative or professional services role (desired but not essential).
• Strong organisational ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, positive and team‑oriented attitude.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Case management systems

What we offer

• Salary between £24,000 and £30,000 per year.
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Pension scheme, bonuses and wellbeing perks.
• Excellent training, support and ongoing development.
• Friendly, collaborative workplace with clear progression routes.