Legal and Administrative Support

• Providing complex administrative and legal support to senior stakeholders across the Private Client Group.
• Assisting with billing, financial administration and client correspondence.
• Producing reports, management information and operational data.
• Supporting wider business development, client service and professional support activities.

Requirements

• Experience working within a legal support, legal administration or professional services support environment.
• Experience coordinating, coaching, mentoring, or providing day-to-day guidance to colleagues within a team.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a client-focused environment.
• Experience building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple teams or locations.
• Experience of supporting operational processes and identifying opportunities for service or process improvement.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain quality standards across a varied workload.
• The ability to work independently, make informed decisions and escalate issues appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems, including document management and workflow tools.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within Private Client Services or another client-focused legal practice area.
• Experience supporting people management activities, such as absence management, performance discussions or recruitment processes.
• Experience supporting operational change, transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of billing processes, financial administration or legal finance systems.
• Experience working within a multi-site or hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category.

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

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Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.