Administrative Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Clyde & Co scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, document management and file support across our Legal Support team. Working closely with fee earners, Practice Assistants and Legal Support colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring matters are managed efficiently, deadlines are met, and exceptional service is delivered to both internal and external clients.
The Team
Our Legal Support team is at the heart of the business, providing essential operational and administrative support to legal professionals across the firm. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the team helps deliver outstanding client service through effective document management, matter administration, event coordination and day-to-day business support.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous office-based administration experience within a professional services or corporate environment.
- Experience working with document management and/or case management systems.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach with a positive can-do attitude.
- A collaborative team player with a willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities.
What sets this role apart
- A varied and engaging position that combines administration, file management, client support and event coordination within a leading global law firm.
- The opportunity to work closely with legal professionals across different practice areas and gain exposure to a wide range of legal support activities.
- A supportive environment that encourages continuous learning, career development and progression within a global organisation.
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. Learn more about our interview process.
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.