Paralegal
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Ellis Jones Solicitors are looking for a selfmotivated Paralegal with a positive attitude to join our very busy but friendly Ringwood. This role is a fulltime position and would suit someonewho would enjoy working in a challenging busy and professional environment.
Join Ellis Jones and you will be working within a dynamic and challenging environment with a fun and supportive culture providing a high quality service to our clients. Our culture supports and encourages your career development with real opportunities to progress throughout the firm. Carla Brown is Head of Department and a recommended Lawyer inThe Legal 500 UK 2025for Wills Trusts & Probate highlighted for her excellent client service knowledge and expertise in the area of trusts and tax and proactivity in providing advice.
The role will involve drafting legal documents and correspondence following advice provided by the teams lawyers progressing files and liaising with clients institutions and colleagues as necessary.
The ideal candidate does not need experience within a Wills Trusts and Probate department (although that would be preferred) however they must have exceptional attention to detail and great interpersonal skills as it involves close communication with other members of the team and our clients including high net worth individuals. The candidate should be able to juggle busy workloads and be able to use their own initiative as well as collaborate as part of a team.
The successful candidate should have at least one of the following;
- Law degree
- LPC
- Studying towards a CILEX qualification
- Or previous experience as a Legal Secretary and has a desire to take the next step
Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 190 staff and 8 offices across Dorset Hampshire and London. Our culture supports and encourages your career development and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We have clearly defined career progression which is based on a range of different competencies so that there is something to motivate everyone.
We offer a market rate salary dependant on experience and there is a big emphasis at Ellis Jones on rewarding staff and we are continually reviewing our staff benefits and initiative to motivate staff. Our staff benefits currently include above average holiday 31 days incl. bank holidays pro rata) an option of a gym membership extra pension contributions extra holiday or a Healthcare Cashback Scheme. We also have other benefits such as a monthly Ellis Jones day where breakfast is provided regular socials sporting and charity events.
At Ellis Jones we are proud of our values and culture. If you are interested in this role please send us a covering email/letter which includes an example of how you have displayed one of our values in your professional or personal life and a copy of your CV.
Ellis Jones is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. As part of the firms commitment to the Covenant we welcome applications from and guarantee interviews with veterans and Military Spouses/Partners who meet the criteria within this job specification. For further information about our firms commitments given under the Covenant please see our website.
Employment Type
Full Time
