Vermeylen Law
Legal Assistant
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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
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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
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The successful candidate will normally be based in our office on Berkeley Square, Bristol.
Application Process
If you are interested in being considered for the role, please submit your CV and a cover letter (please address the cover letter to Owen Mason) detailing your answers to the following two questions:
- What makes a great lawyer? (250 words maximum)
- If a law firm is looking to invest in one technology / piece of software, what should it be and why? (250 words maximum)
Note to Candidates
Norton Loxley Ltd are the HR partners for Vermeylen Law, therefore your application will be processed by them and a member of their team will be in contact with you regarding your application.
Note to recruitment / employment agencies
Please note that we are only accepting applications directly from candidates. We are not accepting applications from recruitment / employment agencies. Thank you for your understanding.
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