Legal Support Assistant

Job Description

Overview

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote

The Role

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and client support to fee earners, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Working within a collaborative team, you will manage tasks from start to finish, coordinate workflows, support client relationships and help maintain seamless service delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, client-focused and able to work independently
• Strong team player with a flexible approach
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Desirable)
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment (Desirable)
• Experience supporting fee earners and using document/case management systems

Key Responsibilities

• Manage document production and review work for quality and accuracy
• Support clients, fee earners and internal teams with day-to-day queries
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel and administrative activities
• Assist with business development, pitches and presentations
• Manage file opening/closing, compliance tasks and matter administration
• Support billing, WIP management and other finance-related processes
• Maintain accurate client and matter data across systems
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and meeting minutes

Team & Culture

You will join a collaborative Legal Support team, working closely with fee earners and Business Services colleagues in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, flexibility and exceptional client service are key.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working – A minimum of 2 days each week in our Glasgow office, with the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week
• Career development opportunities – Structured learning and development, mentoring, career pathways and internal mobility opportunities across our global network
• Collaborative culture – Join a supportive, high-performing team
• Global exposure – Work alongside colleagues and clients across multiple countries as part of a leading international law firm
• Modern Glasgow office – Contemporary city-centre workspace
• Benefits and wellbeing – Including life assurance from day one, an annual Wellbeing Day, Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Programme, lifestyle discounts and wellbeing support

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

About the Firm

Clyde & Co is a global law firm with a diverse workforce across offices worldwide. We are committed to operating in a responsible way and promoting an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

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