Legal Secretary, Employment – Chelmsford

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Location: Chelmsford (office based)

Salary: £Competitive (with an exceptional benefits package)

Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership. With offices across Essex and Suffolk, we’re proud members of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and professional Legal Secretary to join Team Ellisons, based at our Chelmsford office. You will be working as part of a very busy Employment 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 Employment 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: We give you responsibility backed up with strong 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.
• Exceptional benefits package: Including generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.

Apply Now

Apply below or email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@ellisons.com

Ellisons is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.