Legal Secretary - Litigation & Employment - Wokingham

Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a highly experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Litigation and Employment team based in Wokingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment, providing key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling a variety of civil litigation and employment matters. Furthermore, this is a full-time permanent job within a Legal 500 law firm. You will be rewarded with generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions, BUPA Cashback Plan and more.

Role Responsibilities

This position has arisen as a result of an internal promotion and offers a stable, long-term career move for an experienced legal support professional. Day-to-day duties within this Legal Secretary job include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation and Employment teams.
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, and court papers.
• Formatting and proofreading legal documents and bundles.
• Managing fee earners’ diaries, booking meetings, and arranging appointments.
• Opening and closing files, preparing bills, and supporting the client onboarding process.
• Coordinating court filings, deadlines, and important case milestones.
• Communicating effectively with clients, counsel, and third parties.

Person Specification

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys providing high quality secretarial support in law firms. The successful Legal Secretary will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation and/or employment law.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proactive approach to supporting colleagues and clients.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a keen eye for detail.

Office & Culture

This is a full time office based Legal Secretary job, with potential for hybrid working in the future once probation is completed. The Wokingham office offers a welcoming, family-friendly, and social environment. The team you will support includes both senior and junior fee earners who value a collaborative approach and strong rapport with their support staff.

Benefits & Rewards

The firm offers an excellent salary of £28000 - £30000 DOE alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and offices closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Remote working considered on a hybrid basis after probation.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a 5% matching contribution.
• Life assurance and group income protection.
• BUPA cashback plan and private medical insurance (subject to scheme rules).
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme including a GP consultation service.
• Employee referral scheme and volunteering programme.
• A variety of social events including summer and Christmas parties.

About the Company

This well-established Legal 500 law firm is highly regarded across the Southeast and Thames Valley for its excellent reputation and outstanding client service. With a long-standing presence in the region, the firm is known for its strong commitment to delivering clear, practical legal advice tailored to each client’s individual needs. The firm prides itself on its supportive and collaborative working environment, which has resulted in exceptionally high staff retention. In addition, the law firm is highly ranked in independent legal directories and widely recognised for its expertise, the firm provides a broad range of legal services to both individuals and businesses.

Next Steps

If you are looking for a new position, please contact Sonia Idris at The Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note that the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.