Temporary Secretary/Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting Secretary/Administrative Assistant to temporarily join our Private Client team in our busy Ipswich office.
InformationStart Date
ASAP
Salary
£Competitive
Location
Ipswich
Ellisons Solicitors is a top 200 UK firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of over 250 colleagues, including 27 partners. The firm has six offices located across Essex and Suffolk, and we are a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).
About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting Secretary/Administrative Assistant to temporarily join our Private Client team in our busy Ipswich office. The role requires the need to be self-motivated, flexible and with a drive and passion to ensure an excellent standard of service is provided and maintained. You will have excellent audio typing and general secretarial/administrative skills with the ability to communicate effectively. You will be confident in learning and understanding various systems and have the ability to switch between these systems while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. A strong aptitude for working with data and software packages is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us for a three-month period over the summer, and be a part of a friendly firm where colleagues and clients come first.
If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to Ellisons, please apply below.
Ellisons is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Temporary Secretary/Administrative Assistant roles across Ellisons Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £24,654 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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