Job Title: Secretary with Shared Receptionist Duties
Location: Reading Office
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,500 per year
9am - 5pm
Benefits: Additional leave, company events, pension scheme, sick pay
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Secretary to join our busy law firm in Reading, covering criminal, prison, and family law. The role also includes shared reception responsibilities, which may require occasional front-of-house duties.
Key Requirements
To be considered, candidates must have:
* Previous experience in a secretary/administrator role (legal experience preferred)
* Experience with audio typing using digital dictation software
* Excellent IT skills, including the use of case management systems
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise
* Comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
* Strong discretion and professionalism
* Flexible working approach
Duties and Responsibilities
* Audio typing of general correspondence and legal documents
* Diary management, including key dates and appointments
* Organising prison visits
* General administration and correspondence handling
* Shared reception duties
* Correlation of documents and bundles
* Answering telephone calls
* Taking new client enquiries
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary starting from £24,500 per year
* Pension scheme
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Sick pay