Hybrid Legal Practice Support Executive

Dentons Canada; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons in Glasgow is seeking an experienced executive/administrative assistant to support partners and fee-earners with high-quality client service. The role offers training and genuine career development opportunities within a busy, professional environment.

Responsibilities include complex diary management, travel planning, client communications, event coordination, and support for billing and matters opening. A hybrid Glasgow location combines office presence with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience in a secretarial/admin role.
• Experience supporting a Practice Group and handling diverse admin tasks.
• Proficient use of MOS including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing workloads.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and travel management for partners and fee-earners.
• Diarising deadlines and supporting client seminars and events.
• Prepare agendas and meeting papers; create first draft emails/letters.
• Interface with business services and monitor fee-earner capacity.
• Support client reporting, tenders, and client presentation materials.
• Assist with billing, WIP monitoring, AML checks and conflicts.
• Prepare engagement letters, archiving and document management tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Prioritisation

Initiative

Relationship management

Project management

Coaching and mentoring

Tools

MOS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dentons in Glasgow is seeking an experienced executive/administrative assistant to support partners and fee-earners with high-quality client service. The role offers training and genuine career development opportunities within a busy, professional environment.

Responsibilities include complex diary management, travel planning, client communications, event coordination, and support for billing and matters opening. A hybrid Glasgow location combines office presence with flexible work arrangements.