Administrator / Secretary - Property Development

Administrator / Secretary - Property Development

Reading | Salary DOE | Office‑based 4 days per week

I'm working with a well‑established property development legal team in central Reading who are looking for an organised and confident Administrator/Secretary to support one of their Partners and the wider team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast‑paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable being a key point of contact for clients and colleagues.

The role is office‑based four days a week, with some flexibility available.

What they're looking for:

• At least one year's experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients by phone and email
• Ability to work independently when needed and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail, spelling and grammar
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Quick to respond, proactive and able to manage expectations effectively
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Fast, accurate typing skills

It would be a bonus if you have:

• Experience supporting a property or real estate team
• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT processes

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing correspondence, documents and completion statements
• Managing Land Registry and SDLT submissions
• Proof‑reading and formatting documents
• Assisting with basic finance tasks, including invoices and account checks
• Managing diaries, inboxes and general scheduling
• Handling incoming calls and client enquiries
• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to the team
• Working closely with Partners and fee earners

This is a brilliant role for someone who enjoys being the organisational backbone of a busy team and wants to build their experience within property law.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*