Key Facts

Remote From:

Fixed term

English

Hard Skills

Digital File Management Expert Witness Office Management Customer Development Stakeholder Communications Providing Legal Advice Continuing Legal Education Bankruptcies Organizational Structure Remote Administration

Other Skills

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Quality Assurance
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Time Management
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Business Acumen
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Prioritization
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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Adaptability
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Willingness To Learn
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Teamwork
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Persistence
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Presentations
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Self-Confidence
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Detail Oriented
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Physical Flexibility
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Social Skills
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Qualified lawyer with a 2:1 degree or above or equivalent overseas qualification
2+ years of background experience in a relevant field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Willingness to work US hours (2:00pm–10:00pm UK time) and ability to work remotely

Requirements:

Provide advice, training, assistance and exceptional client service to Linklaters clients in a remote setting
Work closely with Linklaters clients and senior stakeholders (Partners and Managing Associates) to support document review and related tasks
Manage a varied, high-pressure workload with strong time management, prioritisation, and attention to detail; be prepared to work long hours when required
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and client-service mindset; adapt to additional responsibilities and learn new skills in a flexible, inclusive environment

Job description

Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a Support Lawyer you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment. You will get experience working closely with Linklaters clients, providing advice, training, assistance and offering exceptional client service.

Role Requirements

This is a fully remote role open to Qualified Lawyers only.

Candidates must be willing to work US hours (2:00pm–10:00pm UK time).

Experience in bankruptcy litigation is desirable but not essential.

Technical Capability

Qualified lawyer
A 2:1 degree or above, or equivalent overseas qualification
Background experience in a relevant field 2+ years

Client Development

Strong business acumen with a sound understanding of the legal market
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Extremely organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong eye for detail and presentation
Good office administration skills
Experience with quality assurance and a strong customer service mindset

Work Management

Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment
Willingness to work long hours when required
Strong attention to detail, particularly on time‑consuming and repetitive tasks
Highly motivated, proactive and driven to deliver high‑quality work
A team player who is also capable of working autonomously when required
Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence and gravitas to work closely with senior stakeholders including Partners, Managing Associates and clients
Demonstrates a consistent commitment to delivering excellent client service
Approachable, adaptable and eager to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility
Appreciation of the culturally diverse environment in which the firm operates
Strong ownership mindset, with excellent time management skills and a determination to see tasks through to completion

Our partner

Linklaters partners with a third-party provider for the payroll of all contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Linklaters

Linklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias, because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common mind-set.

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted online via the portal. Queries must be directed to the recruitment team on: tempbtrecruitment@linklaters.com and not via the Business Teams Functions.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to this role must be directed to the recruitment team ( tempbtrecruitment@linklaters.com) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.