Administration Assistant Residential Conveyancing

Ellisons; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Administrator. You will join a busy team, requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The firm offers an exceptional benefits package and supports career growth. This position is office-based, full-time from 9 am to 5:30 pm. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, flexible, and has strong organizational skills. A background in professional services is an advantage, but not essential.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Seasoned Administrator with experience working in professional services preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy team providing exceptional services.
• Handle telephone work with clients and complete complex tasks.
• Ensure an excellent standard of service is maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Experience in complex data management

Tools

Software/IT packages

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a dedicated and professional individual to join Team Ellisons, based at our Colchester office.

Information

Location

Colchester

Hours

Full‑Time, 9am – 5.30pm (office based)

Salary

Competitive

Job Specification

Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest‑growing firms, with a team of over 270 colleagues, including 35 partners. With offices across Essex and Suffolk, we’re proud members of the Alliott Global Alliance—a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms.

We’re looking for a dedicated and professional individual to join Team Ellisons, based at our Colchester office. You will be working as part of a busy team and must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise work with tight deadlines.

The role requires you to be self‑motivated, flexible, and well‑organised to ensure an excellent standard of service is provided and maintained. A strong aptitude for working with complex data, dictation, completing application forms and using different software/IT packages is essential. You must be a seasoned Administrator, well versed in undertaking a variety of complex tasks including telephone work with clients. A background in professional services would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with a highly successful, friendly firm where colleagues and clients come first.

Why Ellisons?

• In your corner from day one: You’ll get real responsibility with real support.
• Space to grow: We listen to your goals and help you achieve them.
• Deep roots in our community: We’re known for trusted advice and long‑standing relationships.
• Flexibility that works: A culture that values your wellbeing.
• Exceptional benefits package: Including generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make your next move and want a firm that’s in your corner, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply below or email your CV and covering letter to [insert email].

Ellisons is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.