Legal Support Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Clyde & Co (SMS) Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance from day one

Season ticket loans

Lifestyle discounts

Wellbeing Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Edinburgh is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join the office on a fixed term basis (12 months). The role involves working closely with Partners and Fee Earners to provide administrative support, workflow management and client service, with a hybrid pattern of two days in the office and three days remote.

The National PI team handles a broad range of matters and supports by a network of legal and business professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Support Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar professional services support role.
• Advanced knowledge of document management and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing demands.
• 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 and reviewing documents and correspondence.
• Experience managing diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, client communications and administrative processes.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, adaptable attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Discreet, professional and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, workflow management and client support from instruction through to completion.
• Take ownership of tasks and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and client communications.
• Support with document and case management systems and general administrative processes.
• Deliver exceptional client service and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Document management

Diary management

Client service

MS Office

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Support Assistant to join our Edinburgh office on a fixed term basis. Working closely with Partners and Fee Earners, you will provide high‑quality administrative, workflow management and client support, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. This is a varied role where you will take ownership of tasks from instruction through to completion while delivering exceptional client service.

Duration: Fixed Term – 12 month FTC. Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.

The Team

Our National PI team handles a broad range of personal injury matters and is supported by a collaborative network of legal and business support professionals. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with Partners, Fee Earners, Legal Support Managers and wider support functions to ensure seamless service delivery, effective workflow management and an outstanding experience for clients.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Legal Support Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar professional services support role.
• Advanced knowledge of document management and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing demands.
• 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 and reviewing documents and correspondence.
• Experience managing diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, client communications and administrative processes.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, adaptable attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Discreet, professional and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

What sets this role apart

Opportunity to work within a highly regarded National PI team, supporting complex legal matters and developing valuable experience within a leading international law firm. A varied and fast‑paced role offering exposure to client relationship management, workflow coordination, business development support and legal administration. The chance to take ownership of work, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and play an integral role in delivering exceptional client service.

What’s in it for you

Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home. 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 are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. 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.

A Note on Privacy

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We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast‑paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other.

In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. Here, you’re in good company.