A Dorset law firm received praise for career development, people management and continuous improvement when it was awarded a coveted quality mark.

Ellis Jones Solicitors – with 178 staff in eight offices – gained the Lexcel accreditation from The Law Society for the 17th consecutive year after a rigorous and full re-assessment.

The certification is only awarded to law firms who provide the highest level of client care, compliance and business management standards.

Nigel Smith, Managing Partner at Ellis Jones Solicitors, said: “The Lexcel legal practice quality mark is highly prized within the sector.

“Our continued accreditation represents independent endorsement of the very high standards to which we operate and the service we provide for our valued clients.

“It was pleasing to see the assessors highlight our support for staff at all levels to progress their careers as well as our flexible working policy and culture of continuous improvement.

“Congratulations go to all of our team on this fantastic achievement and the superb feedback we received from the assessors.”

Assessors recognised Ellis Jones’ structured approach to personal success and career development that mirrors its approach to the business’ success. 

It highlighted the firm’s policy if promoting from within, with eight of its 25 partners starting as trainees and many other lawyers who have climbed the career ladder after joining as newly-qualified solicitors.

Feedback from assessors also focused on how motivated staff were and valued they were made to feel.

It added: “Staff members and managers encountered during the assessment showed that they have the necessary skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes to make sure that the firm’s ethos of continual improvement is supported at all levels.”

They thanked Ellis Jones Compliance Officer Chris Gates, General Support Manager Grace Tyror and Assistant to the Management Team Shannon Fitzell for their help during the assessment process.

Ellis Jones also holds ratings and accreditations from, among others, the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide, Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), Resolution specialist accreditation for family law and the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation.

Visit https://www.ellisjones.co.uk/about/awards-accreditations/ to find out more about Ellis Jones’ accreditations.