Legal Support Administrator in Reading

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and service‑oriented Legal Support Administrator to play a key role in our Commercial Property team. This is a pivotal position within our support staff, providing comprehensive administrative and business support to Partners and fee earners to ensure the smooth running of the department. You will work closely with legal professionals and clients, contributing to the success of the team through efficient file management, client communication, and high‑quality document production.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the full file opening and closing process, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Provide proactive administrative and business support to fee earners, anticipating their needs where possible
• Support the preparation of financial transactions and related documentation
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, legal documents, and forms
• Produce documents through audio typing and word processing
• Manage diaries and coordinate appointments for allocated fee earners

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have (but this is not essential):

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment (preferred)
• Legal administrative background
• Familiarity with case management systems
• A professional manner
• Broad understanding of administrative tasks within a legal practice
• IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Teams, and Zoom
• Good attention to detail and a good standard of accuracy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to support the wider team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• One‑third gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations
• Healthcare cash plan

Equal Opportunities

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces‑friendly organisation.