About this role
The Role
Department: EMNR Location: Bristol Working Arrangement: 4 days per week in the office
We are seeking a proactive and organised Practice Assistant / Workplace Services Coordinator to provide high-quality administrative support to Partners and fee earners, while also supporting the day-to-day operation of the Bristol office.
This role combines legal support and workplace services responsibilities, ensuring the smooth delivery of client service, business support activities, and office operations.
Key Responsibilities Practice Assistant
• Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to Partners and fee earners. • Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and client communications. • Produce, review, and format documents to a high standard. • Support business development activities, including pitches, tenders, events, and CRM management. • Maintain client and matter information, ensuring compliance with firm procedures. • Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
Workplace Services Coordinator
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Bristol office. • Coordinate meeting rooms, catering, office supplies, and workplace facilities. • Liaise with external suppliers, contractors, and building management. • Support new joiner and leaver processes, including office access and workspace setup. • Manage post, courier services, records management, and office communications. • Ensure communal areas and client-facing spaces are maintained to a high standard.
Skills & Experience
• Previous experience in a legal, professional services, or corporate environment. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Highly client-focused with a proactive approach. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems. • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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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