We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant within our Wills, Trusts & Probate department. This role is a full time role working out of our Swanage office.
You will be working within a dynamic environment that has a fun and supportive culture. We strive to provide a high quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. Carla Brown is the head of the Wills, Trusts & Probate team and is ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide (Southampton and Surrounds 2026) for Private Wealth Law.
Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 165 staff and 8 offices. Our culture supports and encourages your career development.
Main Responsibilities as a Legal Assistant:
- Provide professional assistance to one lawyer
- Manage diaries and book appointments
- Take initial enquiries and allocate them appropriately within the department
- Assist in communication with clients, taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages and providing assistance wherever possible
- Use of Practice Evolve case management system
- Open and close files
- Storage and retrieval of documents
- To provide some audio typing using BigHand
- Provide such general secretarial/administrative activities as are required
- Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally
- Impeccable organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good knowledge of Word and Excel
We offer a competitive salary.
The firm rewards staff and continually reviews staff benefits. The current benefits include:
- above average holiday (31 days inc. bank holidays)
- an option of a gym membership
- extra pension contributions
- extra holiday
- a Healthcare Cashback Scheme
At Ellis Jones we are proud of our values and culture.
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