Legal Assistant
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Job Description
Due to our continued success and expansion we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Wills Trusts and Probate Department based at our Dorchester Office.
Responsibilities:
- To provide audio typing as dictated by supervising fee-earner(s)
- To word process documents and materials
- Assist in communication with clients taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages and providing assistance wherever possible
- Assist in the personal organisation of fee-earner(s) through the operation of a diary management system.
- Undertake admin duties associated with the position such as filing photocopying etc.
- Maintain an effective filing system for all client and other matters
- Provide such secretarial/administrative activities as may reasonably be required by the allocated fee-earner(s)
- Ensure the positive representation of the firm when dealing with clients and other outside agencies
- Maintain and build upon existing client relationships
The ideal candidate does not need experience within a Wills Trusts and Probate department (although that would be preferred) however they will need previous legal experience. The successful candidate must have exceptional attention to detail and great inter-personal skills as it involves close communication with other members of the team and our clients.
Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 180 staff and 7 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 competitive salary 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 monthly 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
