Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Ellisons; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced family policies

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Ellisons is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. The role is office-based and available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

You will transcribe dictation, manage diaries, maintain electronic case records, liaise with clients, and assist with monthly billing and disbursements using Bundledocs, Adobe Pro and Lexis Smart Forms.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial/PA experience in Private Client.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities.
• Experience using case management systems and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support

Skills

Secretarial experience

Diary management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Private Client knowledge

Tools

Bundledocs

Adobe Pro

Excel

Lexis Smart Forms

Job description

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.