Legal Support Assistant

Clyde & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance from day one

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing Day annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to provide comprehensive support to fee earners and ensure efficient delivery of legal services and client care. You will act as a primary contact for lawyers, clients and internal stakeholders, managing workflows from instruction through to completion with ownership of tasks.

The role offers varied responsibilities including diary management, document production, client communications, matter management, and

Qualifications

• Experience working within a legal or professional services environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and document/case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills, with experience supporting client-facing activities and stakeholder relationships.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when producing documents, managing records, and handling confidential information.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see issues through to resolution.
• Strong team-working skills with a positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to support colleagues when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to fee earners and manage workflows from instruction through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for lawyers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient delivery of legal services and exceptional client care.
• Manage diary and workflow coordination across teams.
• Assist with document production, client communications and matter management.
• Support business development, compliance coordination and financial administration where needed.

Skills

Legal industry experience

Advanced MS Office

Document management systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to provide comprehensive support to fee earners, ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services and exceptional client care. Acting as a key point of contact for lawyers, clients, and internal stakeholders, you will manage workflows from instruction through to completion while maintaining ownership and accountability for all tasks.

Duration: Permanent

The Team

The Legal Support team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality administrative, organisational, and client support across the business. Partnering closely with fee earners and wider business services teams, the team plays a vital role in managing legal documentation, client communications, financial administration, diary management, compliance processes, and business development activities, helping to ensure a seamless service for clients.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a legal or professional services environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and document/case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills, with experience supporting client-facing activities and stakeholder relationships.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when producing documents, managing records, and handling confidential information.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see issues through to resolution.
• Strong team-working skills with a positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to support colleagues when required.

What sets this role apart

• A diverse and varied position combining legal administration, client relationship management, business development support, compliance coordination, and financial administration.
• Opportunity to work closely with fee earners, clients, and business services teams, becoming a trusted point of contact and key contributor to the team's success.
• Exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, from diary and workflow management through to document production, client communications, matter management, and business-critical processes.

What’s in it for you

• Modern, flexible working
• Join an award-winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500.
• Career progression and development – Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
• Award-winning for pro bono work and recognised as an inclusive firm, with global DEI initiatives, leadership programmes, and community impact through volunteering and sustainability.
• Perks include life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

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