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. Click to see case studies of some of our employee’s successful career paths.
Main Responsibilities as a Legal Assistant:
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Provide professional assistance to one lawyer
- Manage diaries and book appointments
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Take initial enquiries and allocate them appropriately within the department
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Assist in communication with clients, taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages and providing assistance wherever possible
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Use of Practice Evolve case management system
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Open and close files
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Storage and retrieval of documents
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To provide some audio typing using BigHand
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Provide such general secretarial/administrative activities as are required
Key skills required:
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Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally
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Attention to detail
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Impeccable organisational and prioritisation skills
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Good knowledge of Word and Excel
We offer a competitive salary. There is a big emphasis at the firm on rewarding staff and we are continually reviewing our staff benefits. These currently include: above average holiday (31 days inc. bank holidays), an option of a gym membership, extra pension contributions, extra holiday or a Healthcare Cashback Scheme.
At Ellis Jones we are proud of our values and culture. If you think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV.
