This role is full-time and entirely office based.

Values and behaviours

• Enjoy working with a high level of autonomy, trust and open-mindedness.
• Committed to working in an innovative and collaborative way.
• Able to respond positively in pressured situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well alone or within a team, as required, and to be self-motivated.
• Ability to multitask and manage interruptions.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Scheduling calls and meetings with current and potential clients, witnesses, external counsel and other third parties.
• Assisting with filing and organising case- and practice-related documents.
• Preparing bundles.
• Maintaining contact lists.
• Producing and distributing correspondence, memos, letters, etc. as needed.
• Booking travel arrangements.
• Compiling expense reports and assisting with billing.

We'll train you on all the legal-specific parts of this — how our case files work, the tools we use, and the standards expected in a law firm environment. What matters most to us is how you communicate, organise, and problem-solve.

Person specification:

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (training available if you're less confident with Excel specifically).
• A willingness to learn and ask questions.

Desirable

• Previous office or administrative experience, in any sector.
• A keen interest in equality, anti-discrimination matters and the law.
• Experience working with vulnerable people or clients.
• Clean UK driving licence.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV to Ava Cook at acook@mcolaw.com with “Legal Administrator” in the subject line.