Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and file management support to legal teams across the business. Working closely with Fee Earners, Practice Assistants and Legal Support teams, you will play a key role in ensuring documents, systems, client information and administrative processes are managed accurately and efficiently, helping to deliver an exceptional service to both internal and external clients.

Duration: Permanent

Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

The Team

You will join a collaborative Legal Support team that works closely with Fee Earners, Practice Assistants, Hub Leaders and Legal Support Managers across the firm. The team is focused on delivering efficient, client-focused administrative support while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance and service delivery within a fast-paced legal environment.

What sets this role apart

- Exposure to a broad range of legal support activities including file management, client events, billing support, court bundle preparation and business development administration.
- The opportunity to work closely with legal professionals and business support teams across a leading global law firm.
- A varied role where no two days are the same, offering excellent opportunities to develop administrative expertise and build a long-term career within professional services.

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 programmes, 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. Learn more about our interview process.

Requirements

Previous office-based administrative experience within a professional services or similar environment.; Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.; Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.; Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships and provide outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.; Experience working with document management, case management or records management systems.; Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.; Experience with PDF effects is preferred.; Proactive, adaptable and willing to learn new systems, processes and responsibilities.; Strong team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude.