Administrator / Secretary

  • TSR Legal Recruitment
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Administrator / Secretary - Property Development

Location: Central Reading

Working Pattern: Ideally 4 days in the office (some flexibility available)

TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised UK law firm in their search for an Administrator / Secretary to join their Development & House Building Team in central Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and friendly firm, supporting a busy and well-established property development team.

The Role

Reporting to a Partner within the team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

This role would suit a confident, organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of correspondence, legal documents and completion statements
  • Land Registry and SDLT applications
  • Proofreading legal documentation
  • Handling basic finance tasks including preparing invoices and reviewing client and office account entries
  • Diary and email management
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries and liaising with clients on behalf of fee earners
  • Supporting the wider team with general administrative and ad hoc duties

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 1 year's commercial experience as an Administrator/Secretary within a legal environment
  • Ability to work to a high standard whilst remaining organised and efficient under pressure
  • Confident liaising with clients via telephone and email
  • Ability to work independently where required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Experience working in a busy team and managing a demanding workload to tight deadlines
  • Strong IT skills with confidence using Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a property team
  • Experience with HMLR and SDLT processes

Benefits

Contractual Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance (5 x final salary)

Additional Benefits (Pro Rata):

  • Additional day's holiday for your birthday
  • Weekly wellbeing hour
  • 8 hours per annum for charity work
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle scheme
  • Cash back medical plan
  • Discounted retail benefits
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Active social committee

The successful candidate will be joining a well-structured and supportive team, offering excellent working conditions, hybrid flexibility and genuine long-term prospects.

For further information or to apply confidentially, please contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal: