Legal Secretary – Employment – Reading

Company: Brandon James
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Location: Berkshire
Job Description:

Legal Secretary, Employment Team

A leading regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded Employment team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with strong legal support experience, excellent organisation skills, and a proactive approach to join a respected firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to individuals, businesses, and senior professionals.

The successful Legal Secretary will work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers, providing first-class secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of employment matters. This may include supporting with correspondence, diary management, document preparation, client communication, billing, file management, and general team administration.

You will be joining a collaborative, professional, and supportive team where attention to detail, communication, and reliability are genuinely valued. The role offers a strong platform for a Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and wants to be part of a well-established employment law team.

The Legal Secretary

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* Previous legal secretarial experience * Experience within employment law would be advantageous * Strong typing, document production, and administrative skills * Excellent attention to detail and organisation * Confidence liaising with clients, lawyers, and internal teams * Experience with diary management, billing, file opening, and general matter support * A professional, proactive, and team-focused approach * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

In Return

* Competitive salary * High-quality employment law work * Supportive and collaborative team culture * Excellent long-term stability * Strong Reading-based platform * Professional working environment * Hybrid working * Opportunity to support experienced Employment Lawyers

If you are a Legal Secretary considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation.

Posted: July 20th, 2026