Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Spider Web Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced family policies

Mental health support

Professional development

Job summary

Ellisons is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join their team. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of a busy Private Client department.

The role involves diary management, client communications, and production of legal documents with familiarity of Bundledocs, Adobe Pro, Excel and Lexis Smart Forms. Hybrid flexible options may apply.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial or PA experience within a Private Client department.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Proficient document production and diary management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Maintain electronic case management systems and client records.
• Handle client enquiries by telephone and email.
• Produce accurate legal documentation and correspondence.
• Support monthly billing and disbursements.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Diary management

Client communication

Document production

Case management systems

IT skills

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

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
• 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.