Senior Secretarial Role

6 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Focus Resourcing Full time
Estimated Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm in their busy Commercial Property team. You will be working closely with two partners and the wider team to provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Typing, correcting, and amending a variety of legal correspondence and documentation.
  • Supporting partners with general administration duties, including keeping case/client files up to date and creating new files.
  • 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.
  • Collating documentation ready to send out to clients.
  • Familiarity with and adherence to firm's policies and procedures.
  • Willingness to undertake all jobs to ensure smooth running of the office.
The Ideal Candidate
  • 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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