Legal Secretary (Private Client) Spider is advertising on behalf of Ellisons, who are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This is a full-time or part-time, permanent, office-based position in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
- Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, mental health and wellbeing support, and professional development
About the role:
As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of a busy department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support
- Transcribing AI-assisted dictation accurately
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
- Maintaining electronic case management systems and client records
- Handling client enquiries professionally by telephone and email
- Producing accurate legal documentation and correspondence
- Supporting monthly billing, money on account and payment of disbursements
- Using legal and office software including Bundledocs, Adobe Pro, Excel and Lexis Smart Forms
About you:
You will have previous secretarial or PA experience within a Private Client department, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
You ll have excellent attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, alongside strong IT capabilities and experience using case management systems.
You ll be confident with document production, diary management and client communication, with the flexibility and self-motivation to prioritise effectively and deliver consistently high standards of support.
About Ellisons:
Ellisons is a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region s oldest, most established and fastest-growing firms, with over 280 colleagues and offices across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. A member of the Alliott Global Alliance, Ellisons is committed to trusted advice, long-standing client relationships and creating an environment where colleagues can develop their careers.
Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for correspondence.
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