Hybrid Operations Assistant (Legal Admin)

McKinlay Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinlay Law in Central London is seeking an Operations Assistant / Assistant Office Manager to support the Practice Manager with a range of admin and operations duties. Immediate start preferred and salary negotiable depending on experience.

The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and requires a legal administration background, plus basic HR/recruitment tasks, IT liaison, insurance renewals, and inbox management. Experience in a law firm is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Legal background is essential with experience in admin in a law firm.
• Experience in HR/recruitment tasks is a plus.
• Strong inbox and calendar management.
• Ability to start immediately and work in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Practice Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate HR and recruitment activities.
• Liaise with IT provider and renew insurances.
• Manage office administration and document filing.
• Handle careers inbox and onboarding/offboarding basics.

Skills

Legal background

Administration

HR basics

IT awareness

Tools

IT systems

Job description

McKinlay Law in Central London is seeking an Operations Assistant / Assistant Office Manager to support the Practice Manager with a range of admin and operations duties. Immediate start preferred and salary negotiable depending on experience.

The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and requires a legal administration background, plus basic HR/recruitment tasks, IT liaison, insurance renewals, and inbox management. Experience in a law firm is highly valued.