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You will proactively manage priorities, anticipate requirements and ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.\nThe role requires excellent organisation, communication and relationship-management skills, alongside the confidence to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced legal environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nPartner, Fee Earner & Client Support\nAct as a key point of contact for allocated Partners, Fee Earners and clients, building strong and effective working relationships.\nManage incoming correspondence, calls and queries, responding or escalating appropriately and ensuring actions are followed through.\nProactively manage diaries, meetings and appointments, anticipating requirements such as travel, accommodation, meeting rooms, agendas, papers and itineraries.\nSupport client meetings, training sessions, directory interviews and other client-related activities.\nMaintain knowledge of client-specific requirements, protocols and processes, providing guidance where appropriate.\nProvide proactive support by anticipating priorities, identifying issues and taking ownership through to resolution.\nWorkflow & Document Management\nTake ownership of tasks from instruction through to completion, coordinating with Team Assistants and Document Production where appropriate.\nManage document production requirements and review completed work for accuracy, presentation and formatting before submission to Fee Earners.\nManage competing priorities and deadlines, escalating capacity or workflow issues where necessary.\nMaintain electronic files, records and client documentation accurately.\nSupport the creation and maintenance of data rooms and other client information.\nProduce and maintain spreadsheets, presentations and other business documents as required.\nMatter & Administrative Support\nCoordinate the opening and closing of files and matters, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance requirements are completed.\nPrepare and manage engagement documentation.\nMonitor key dates, deadlines and matter information.\nEnsure client and matter information is accurate and maintained within relevant systems.\nUndertake searches, applications and submissions through relevant external systems where required.\nAssist with printing, scanning, copying, couriers and correspondence where necessary.\nWork in accordance with firm-wide and departmental policies and procedures.\nBusiness Development & Client Relationship Management\nSupport Partners and Fee Earners with business development and client relationship activities.\nAssist with the preparation and coordination of pitches, tenders, presentations and directory submissions.\nWork with Business Development colleagues to maintain accurate client and contact information within CRM systems.\nSupport the organisation of client and internal events, seminars and conferences.\nAssist with newsletters, briefings and other client communications.\nMaintain accurate information relating to prospects, clients, contacts and business development activities.\nCommunication & Teamwork\nWork collaboratively with Practice Assistants, Team Assistants, Document Production and other Business Services teams to deliver an efficient service.\nProvide support across the wider team where additional capacity is required.\nAttend and support team meetings, including preparing papers, taking minutes and following up agreed actions where required.\nMaintain regular communication with Fee Earners regarding progress, priorities and deadlines.\nLiaise with the Legal Support Manager regarding workload, planned absences and appropriate cover arrangements.\nContribute to a collaborative culture focused on excellent client service and continuous improvement.\nSkills & Experience\nWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:\nPrevious experience within a legal or professional services environment.\nStrong experience supporting senior stakeholders, ideally Partners or Fee Earners.\nExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nA proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate requirements and take ownership of tasks through to completion.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong client-service skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nExcellent attention to detail and a consistently high standard of accuracy.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.\nA collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across the wider team.\nDiscretion and sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information.\nThe ability to remain calm, flexible and organised in a busy environment.\nStrong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.\nExperience using document management, case management or other legal systems would be advantageous.\nThe Firm\nWhen 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.\nOur Commitment\nClyde & 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.\nA Note on Privacy\nPlease take a moment to read our privacy notice. 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