At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist lawyers, manage diaries, and communicate with clients in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Ellis Jones, a progressive legal practice with a fun and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days holiday, gym membership options, and extra pension contributions.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Join a top-ranked team and develop your career in a rewarding legal environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, organisational abilities, and knowledge of Word and Excel.
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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Legal Assistant in Swanage employer: Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
Ellis Jones is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture in our Swanage office, where you can thrive as a Legal Assistant in the Wills, Trusts & Probate department. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including 31 days of holiday, gym membership options, and a Healthcare Cashback Scheme, we ensure that our team members are well-supported both personally and professionally, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP Recruitment Team
