Legal Assistant - Hybrid, Growth & Training

Confidential; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

25+ days' holiday

Pension scheme

Bonuses and wellbeing perks

Excellent training and development

Friendly, collaborative workplace with

Job summary

Confidential, a respected law firm in Reading, is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support its busy team. You will help solicitors and fee-earners with administrative duties, document preparation, and file management in a friendly, development‑oriented culture.

The role suits someone with strong organisation, good IT skills, and a desire to progress within a forward‑thinking practice. Hybrid working, generous holidays, pension, and ongoing training are provided to foster your professional

Qualifications

• Experience in legal, admin or professional services is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and case-management software.
• Good communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, letters, and forms
• Assisting with file opening and closing, compliance checks, and document management
• Handling Land Registry and SDLT forms (depending on department)
• Managing diaries, emails, and client communications
• Conducting basic legal admin tasks including scanning, bundling, and archiving
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, courts, and other solicitors
• Providing general administrative and business-support duties to the wider team

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case-management systems

Job description

Confidential, a respected law firm in Reading, is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support its busy team. You will help solicitors and fee-earners with administrative duties, document preparation, and file management in a friendly, development‑oriented culture.

The role suits someone with strong organisation, good IT skills, and a desire to progress within a forward‑thinking practice. Hybrid working, generous holidays, pension, and ongoing training are provided to foster your professional