Legal Secretary in Crowthorne
Posted by Parkside
£40,000 a year
Crowthorne · Permanent
Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 1–2 days from home per week
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Benefits: Free on-site parking
About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Employment Law Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join a well-established and reputable legal practice based in Crowthorne, Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive legal professional looking to develop their career within Employment Law.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day legal operations and delivering an exceptional level of service to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Employment Law department.
- Preparing, drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
- Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files, case records and documentation.
- Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors and external third parties.
- Assisting with case preparation and general paralegal duties where required.
- Managing incoming enquiries, emails and correspondence efficiently.
- Ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Paralegal is essential.
- Experience within Employment Law would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage a busy workload.
- Confidence working independently while supporting a wider legal team.
- A professional, proactive and approachable manner.
- Strong IT skills and experience preparing legal documentation.
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working flexibility, with 1–2 days working from home.
- Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
- Free car parking.
- The opportunity to join an established legal practice.
- A stable, long-term career opportunity within a professional and supportive environment.
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