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Legal Secretary

Focus Resourcing
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2NU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This job offers an excellent opportunity to work with a successful solicitors' firm in their litigation and employment team based in Wokingham.
  • The role requires proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in litigation or employment law, and involves comprehensive administrative support.
  • Key responsibilities include formatting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating court filings while ensuring confidentiality and customer service.
  • Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, proficiency in audio and copy typing, and effective communication abilities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned, and the requirement is for candidates to have relevant experience in the legal field.

Excellent opportunity to work with a highly successful solicitors in their litigation & employment team. You will be based in their central Wokingham office (no parking) and this role is purely office based.

Your role:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Litigation and Employment teams
  • Format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court papers
  • Organise and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and up to date
  • Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents and transcriptions with a high level of accuracy
  • Manage solicitors' diaries, arrange meetings, and schedule appointments efficiently
  • Coordinate court filings, deadlines, and other important dates, ensuring that key tasks are completed on time
  • Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, and third parties, ensuring a high level of customer service
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with discretion
  • Support with general administrative duties, including the preparation of reports and billing and invoicing

The person:

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in litigation and/or employment law
  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document management
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in audio and copy typing with fast and accurate typing speed
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on client care
  • Experience in managing calendars, meetings, and court dates effectively
  • Familiarity with modern IT systems; experience with Tikit (PW4/Partner for Windows) is a plus, though not essential
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with integrity

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a great work environment.

For more information call Sharon Tanner on or apply

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.