Legal Secretary — Admin & Front Desk Lead

KINGSGATE RECRUITMENT; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Secretary to support teams across criminal, prison, and family law. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £24,500 per year and includes benefits such as a pension scheme, additional leave, and sick pay. The ideal candidate will have strong audio typing skills, excellent IT proficiency, and be professional and organised. Responsibilities include managing diaries, audio typing, and handling general administrative tasks. Join this supportive legal environment and make your application today.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Additional leave

Company events

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a secretary or administrator role.
• Strong audio typing skills using digital dictation software.
• Excellent IT proficiency, including familiarity with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing of correspondence and legal documents.
• Managing diaries, key dates, and appointments.
• Organising prison visits.
• Handling general administrative tasks and incoming correspondence.
• Supporting shared reception duties when required.

Skills

Audio typing skills

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

Digital dictation software

Case management systems

Job description

A reputable law firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Secretary to support teams across criminal, prison, and family law. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £24,500 per year and includes benefits such as a pension scheme, additional leave, and sick pay. The ideal candidate will have strong audio typing skills, excellent IT proficiency, and be professional and organised. Responsibilities include managing diaries, audio typing, and handling general administrative tasks. Join this supportive legal environment and make your application today.