Litigation & Employment Legal Secretary

We are currently working with a Legal 500 ranked firm in Wokingham that is looking for a Litigation and Employment Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning and supportive firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to the Litigation and Employment teams.
• Prepare, format, and review legal documents, letters, and court materials to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all records are well-organised and easily accessible.
• Carry out accurate audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, documents, and transcriptions.
• Oversee diary management, including arranging meetings and scheduling appointments for solicitors.
• Track and coordinate key deadlines, court dates, and filings to support the smooth running of cases.
• Liaise confidently with clients, barristers, and external contacts, ensuring excellent communication at all times.
• Handle confidential information and sensitive legal issues with the utmost care and discretion.
• Assist with a range of administrative tasks such as preparing reports, managing billing, and processing invoices.

The successful candidate:

• Demonstrated background as a Legal Secretary, preferably within litigation or employment law settings.
• Good grasp of legal language, court procedures, and managing legal documents efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle several tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in audio and copy typing, delivering fast and precise results.
• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with a focus on excellent client interaction.
• Experienced in coordinating solicitors' schedules, including arranging meetings and court appearances.
• Comfortable working with contemporary legal software.
• Ability to handle confidential matters responsibly and maintain strict privacy standards.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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