Employment Secretary

We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our client's dynamic and friendly Employment team based in Reading.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to Fee Earners within the Employment department, ensuring a seamless service for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time position, requiring office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Experience

Essential:

At least 2 years of experience in a secretarial or administrative role.Previous experience working in a legal environment.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).Strong organizational and time management abilities.High attention to detail and the ability to use initiative.Proven ability to handle a large workload efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Experience handling financial and client account queries.

Desirable:

Experience in employment law (not essential but advantageous).Familiarity with case management systems.Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA.Knowledge of the Elite accounts package.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing accurate documentation, reports, and correspondence following standard office procedures.Providing full secretarial and administrative support to the team.Managing fee earners' diaries and coordinating meetings.Tracking and updating key court dates.Handling general administrative duties, including filing, answering calls, and following up on behalf of fee earners.Proofreading and formatting presentations.Preparing billing guides and timecards.Sending invoices and liaising with clients regarding queries.Creating spreadsheets to accompany invoices, monitoring disbursements, and arranging payments to third-party suppliers.Managing debtor lists and assisting with financial tracking.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team within a well-regarded firm. If you have the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you!