Law Firm Secretary

4 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Focus Resourcing Full time
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
About the Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to join a successful law firm in Reading, supporting their busy Commercial Property team. You will be working closely with lawyers to provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Providing administrative support to lawyers, including typing, correcting, and amending legal correspondence and documentation.
  • General administration duties, including maintaining case/client files, creating new files, referencing, and general filing.
  • Answering internal and external telephone calls and taking messages efficiently.
  • Keeping your own and lawyers' diaries up to date.
  • Booking meeting rooms as necessary.
  • In solicitors' absence, checking post/voice mail and email, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with.
  • Preparing client bills for lawyer review and approval.
  • Familiarity with and adherence to firm's policies and procedures.
  • Willingness to undertake all jobs to ensure smooth running of the office.
The Requirements
  • Previous commercial property experience.
  • RSA stage 1 or 2; Min. 60wpm with min. 80% accuracy; Audio and copy typing skills.
  • Good written and spoken English; polite professional telephone skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Word.
  • Team player.
  • Well organized.
  • Flexible – willingness to work late if needed.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure / meet tight deadlines.
  • Able to adapt to new technologies and working methods.
  • Pro-active and able to use initiative.

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