Legal Secretary – Employment Law (Reading)

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a well‑established Employment law team in Reading. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners, ensuring high‑quality service for both internal colleagues and external clients.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate documentation, reports and correspondence using standard precedents.
• Provide full secretarial support, including diary management and meeting logistics.
• Insert and update key court dates and handle general administration such as filing and call handling.
• Proofread and format presentations, prepare billing guides, timecards and issue invoices.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for invoicing, time modifications and disbursement tracking.
• Monitor debtor lists and arrange payments to third‑party suppliers as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a secretarial or administrative role, preferably within a legal environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Experience handling financial matters and client account queries.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of the Elite accounts package.

What we offer

• Salary £25,000‑£27,000 per annum.
• Full‑time, hybrid working (office attendance required on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Supportive team environment within a reputable Employment law practice.