Corporate & IP Legal Support Specialist

Brabners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bupa/ Medicash

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Insurance & Income Protection

25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank of

Job summary

Brabners, a purpose-led independent law firm, is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Manchester to support our Corporate & IP team and ensure smooth behind-the-scenes operations. The role blends core legal administrative tasks with PA-style duties to help deliver excellent client service.

You will support fee earners and partners with diary management, file opening, invoicing, matter management and client liaison in a fast-paced professional environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, legal support or office support role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Great attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the team.
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements
• Supporting file opening processes, including conflict checks and AML procedures
• Assisting with the preparation, formatting and production of legal documents, presentations and client correspondence
• Preparing and submitting invoices and supporting financial administration processes
• Assisting with client onboarding and matter management processes
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, colleagues and external contacts
• Maintaining organised electronic filing and document management systems
• Providing administrative support for transactions, deals and wider team projects
• Supporting fee earners with document production, bundle preparation and general matter administration
• Contributing to wider team and office activity, including collaboration with colleagues across Brabners' offices

Skills

Legal admin experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Legal environment experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brabners, a purpose-led independent law firm, is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Manchester to support our Corporate & IP team and ensure smooth behind-the-scenes operations. The role blends core legal administrative tasks with PA-style duties to help deliver excellent client service.

You will support fee earners and partners with diary management, file opening, invoicing, matter management and client liaison in a fast-paced professional environment.