Secretary – Leading Law Firm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,500 per year
Benefits: Additional leave, company events, pension scheme, sick pay

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and reputable law firm based in Reading, is seeking an experienced Secretary to join their busy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a professional approach to support teams across criminal, prison, and family law.

In this varied role, you will also share reception and front-of-house responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of service for clients and visitors.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a secretary or administrator role (legal experience advantageous)

• Strong audio typing skills using digital dictation software

• Excellent IT proficiency, including familiarity with case management systems

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload

• Confidence working with a diverse client base

• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

• A flexible and proactive approach to work

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Audio typing of correspondence and legal documents

• Managing diaries, key dates, and appointments

• Organising prison visits

• Handling general administrative tasks and incoming correspondence

• Supporting shared reception duties when required

• Preparing and correlating legal documents and bundles

• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries

• Taking new client instructions

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary from £24,500 per year

• Pension scheme

• Additional leave

• Company events

• Sick pay

If you are an organised, professional, and motivated candidate looking to join a supportive and fast-paced legal environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.  Please get in touch with the team on [phone removed] or submit your CV using the link below