Partner‑Focused Legal Support Specialist

Clyde UK Services Company; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Guildford is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality organisational, administrative and client support to Partners and Fee Earners. You will own tasks from instruction through to completion, coordinating with Team Assistants and Document Production as needed.

The role requires excellent organisation, clear communication and robust relationship management to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, while maintaining accuracy and a proactive

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, ideally Partners or Fee Earners.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate requirements and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-service skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high standard of accuracy.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across the wider team.
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• The ability to remain calm, flexible and organised in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for Partners, Fee Earners and clients, building strong relationships.
• Manage incoming correspondence, calls and queries, escalating when needed.
• Proactively manage diaries, meetings and itineraries.
• Support client meetings, training sessions and directory interviews.
• Maintain knowledge of client requirements, protocols and processes, providing guidance where appropriate.
• Provide proactive support by anticipating priorities and ownership through to resolution.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of files and matters, ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare and manage engagement documentation and monitor key deadlines.
• Support business development and client relationship activities.
• Liaise with various teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Relationship management

Prioritisation

Document Production

CRM systems

Case management

Tools

Document Management

Case management system

Job description

Clyde & Co in Guildford is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality organisational, administrative and client support to Partners and Fee Earners. You will own tasks from instruction through to completion, coordinating with Team Assistants and Document Production as needed.

The role requires excellent organisation, clear communication and robust relationship management to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, while maintaining accuracy and a proactive