Client-Focused Legal Practice Assistant

Clyde & Co; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Guildford is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality organisational, administrative and client support to Partners and Fee Earners. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare documents and support client engagements.

You will act as a trusted contact, handle communications, support workflow and document management, and help maintain client information and data rooms. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to support senior stakeholders and manage priorities.
• Strong organisational, communication and diary-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for Partners, Fee Earners and clients.
• Manage incoming correspondence, calls and queries, escalating when needed.
• Proactively manage diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Support client meetings, training sessions and directory engagements.
• Maintain client information and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with Team Assistants and Document Production to complete tasks.

Skills

Legal environment

Stakeholder support

Organisational skills

Diary management

Communications

MS Office

Job description

Clyde & Co in Guildford is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality organisational, administrative and client support to Partners and Fee Earners. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare documents and support client engagements.

You will act as a trusted contact, handle communications, support workflow and document management, and help maintain client information and data rooms. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.