Legal Secretary

Focus Resourcing; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful law firm in Wokingham seeks a Legal Secretary to support their litigation and employment teams. Responsibilities include managing case files, formatting legal documents, and coordinating court filings. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal setting, strong typing skills, and excellent organisational abilities. This role is office-based and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Great work environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Litigation and Employment teams.
• Format and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage solicitors' diaries and arrange appointments efficiently.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Audio and copy typing

Time management

Tools

Tikit (PW4/Partner for Windows)

Job description

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 (phone number removed) or apply