Job Description

We currently have a very exciting opportunity for a

Secretary

within the Property Department in our Wimborne office. This role will suit an individual with previous conveyancing experience, either residential or commercial and knowledge of the process from instruction to completion.


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.

Main

Responsibilities

To word process documents and materials Acquiring searches, and preparing contract packs Assist in communication with clients, taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages and providing assistance wherever possible Undertake admin duties associated with the position such as file management, photocopying etc. Maintain an effective filing system for all client and other matters Provide such secretarial and administrative activities as may reasonably be required by the allocated Partner Ensure the positive representation of the firm when dealing with clients and other outside agencies Any additional secretarial/administrative duties as may reasonably be required To undertake any training as directed in order to ensure that required skills remain in line with the Firms requirements

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 firm's 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 firm's commitments given under the Covenant, please see our website.




Location
Wimborne


Department
Property


Job Title
Secretary