Legal Secretary – Private Client

Ellisons Solicitors Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK law firm in Tendring is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team. The ideal candidate should have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a busy workload within tight deadlines. This role offers an exceptional benefits package and a supportive environment for career progression within the legal sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to prioritise a high workload with tight deadlines.
• Previous experience within a law firm is preferred.
• Strong accuracy in administrative tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent secretarial support to the Private Client team.
• Navigate different IT systems effectively.
• Maintain high standards of client service.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary or in professional services

Job description

Your career matters. We’re here to back it.

Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of over 270 colleagues, including 35 partners. The firm has several offices located across Essex and Suffolk. We are a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and professional Legal Secretary to join Team Ellisons, based at our Frinton office. You will be working as part of a very busy Private Client team and must have the ability to prioritise a high workload with tight deadlines, whilst navigating around different IT systems.

The role requires the need to be self‑motivated, flexible, and well organised to ensure an excellent standard of service to our clients is provided and maintained. Whilst previous Private Client secretarial experience within a law firm is preferred, we will also consider applications from experienced secretaries in other areas of law or professional services, provided you have strong administrative skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

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.

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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.

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