Legal Assistant

Overview

Vermeylen Law is a private client law firm based in Bristol. We specialise in wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, and inheritance tax. A significant amount of our work involves cross-border private international law.

We strive to live out our values – excellence, integrity, and empathy – in all that we do.

Owen Mason, Director of Vermeylen Law, established the firm in 2019.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Legal Assistant.

This is a truly unique opportunity to join us in building an exceptional law firm that serves clients with authentic personal service supported by the latest technology.

Job Specification

The role will involve:

• Providing client relationship support (in person and by Teams, phone and email)




• Providing case management support from onboarding to file archiving




• Drafting documents (such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and probate applications)




• Attending client meetings




• Conducting legal research




• Providing administrative support (such as typing from dictation / scanning / photocopying / filing / posting)




• Assisting with billing




• Analysing and improving case processes




• Attending networking events when required




• Assisting with social media posts

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• A high 2:1 or 1st class degree in law; or a high 2:1 or 1st class degree in another subject with a high merit or distinction in the Graduate Diploma in Law




• The ability to demonstrate that they share our values – excellence, integrity and empathy




• Fluency with Microsoft applications (Word / Excel / Outlook / Teams); the ability to learn how to use software applications quickly




• A valid driving licence and use of your own car are essential

Benefits

• Company laptop




• Company mobile phone




• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays




• Gym membership

Location

The successful candidate will normally be based in our office on Berkeley Square, Bristol.

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