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We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our growing Real Estate department, based in our Bristol office. This role will provide key support to either our Commercial Property or Construction team, contributing to the smooth and efficient progression of matters while being part of a friendly and collaborative environment.
Is This Your Next Career Move?
As a Legal Secretary, you'll play a vital role in keeping matters on track and supporting fee earners with a varied and engaging workload. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Producing and formatting high-quality documents
- Managing BigHand dictations
- Coordinating diaries
- Organising meetings
You'll support the full lifecycle of matters, from file opening and conflict checks through to completion and archiving. Depending on your team placement, this could involve commercial property transactions, construction contracts, reports, or bundles — all delivered accurately and efficiently.
Financial administration is also an important part of the role, including assisting with invoicing, billing, client balances, and liaising with the accounts team. Collaboration is key, and you'll work closely with colleagues across the Real Estate team, providing flexible support and ensuring matters progress seamlessly.
If you enjoy variety, thrive in a busy environment, and want to make a meaningful contribution to a supportive team, this could be the role for you.
Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?
Are you organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for someone with:
- Excellent IT and document formatting skills
- Strong communication abilities
- A proactive approach
You'll have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and the ability to produce professional documentation quickly and accurately. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads are essential, as you'll be supporting multiple fee earners.
Previous secretarial or PA experience is highly desirable, and experience within a legal environment would be an advantage. Exposure to commercial property or construction work — or familiarity with related documentation — would be beneficial, but not essential.
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Most importantly, you'll be a calm, approachable team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting colleagues across the Real Estate team.
Our Secretarial Opportunities
Our secretarial opportunities provide the perfect entry point for those wanting to work in the legal sector but not wanting to qualify as a solicitor, as well as those exploring a longer-term career across our wider business services teams. If you're intending to qualify, we'd encourage you to register for our paralegal talent pool and keep an eye out for paralegal opportunities, as we're actively shaping these roles to provide exposure to the core legal support skills that form a strong foundation for future solicitors.
For more details of the experience we're looking for, please click on the attached job description link.
Where Will I Be Working?
At VWV, we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard, but we also love to have fun — and it's the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture.
This is an office-based role in our Bristol office, where you'll be part of our wider Real Estate team, supporting either Commercial Property or Construction. Being present in the office will give you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the team, build strong working relationships, and experience our warm and collaborative environment first-hand.
Why Choose Us?
There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.
At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.
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We're striving to be an inclusive employer of choice, to create a workplace environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. During the assessment process we've supported a range of reasonable adjustments in the past though we continue to learn and evolve to create the best possible candidate experience for everyone. If you'd like to discuss what's possible — even if you're not sure what you might need — please reach out to our recruiter, who'll be happy to talk through options and share what's worked well for others.
How To Apply
All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" to submit your CV and include a covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.
Our recruitment process will involve two interviews along with an assessment to help us get to know your skills and experience.
Ready to Join Us?
Whilst we're renowned for our transparent and welcoming culture, we know that making the next career move can be daunting. We've all been there! To help you to get more of a flavour for life at VWV and to find out what our own people say about us, we invite you to watch this short video on the right hand side. If you feel ready to apply, then please click on the red "Apply Now" button at the foot of the advert.
Research shows that people from diverse backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At VWV, we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience so if you're enthusiastic about this role, we'd love to hear from you.
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