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LEGAL ASSISTANT - VACANCY
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.
Due to our continued growth, 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:
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Providing client relationship support (in person and by phone and email)
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Providing case management support from onboarding to file archiving
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Drafting documents (such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and probate applications)
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Attending client meetings
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Conducting legal research
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Providing administrative support (such as scanning / photocopying / filing / posting)
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Assisting with billing
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Analysing and improving case processes
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Attending networking events when required
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Assisting with social media posts
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have:
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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
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The ability to demonstrate that they share our values – excellence, integrity and empathy
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Fluency with Microsoft applications (Word / Excel / Outlook); the ability to learn how to use software applications quickly
Benefits
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Starting salary: £18,000
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Company laptop (MacBook Pro or Lenovo Yoga, as preferred)
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20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Timetable
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Application deadline is midday on 21st October 2022
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Candidates invited to interview will be notified by email by midday on 4th November 2022
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First-round interviews will be held on 25th November 2022 at the firm’s office in Berkeley Square, Bristol or remotely
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Start date is to be agreed
Application Process
Please send us:
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the latest copy of your CV
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a cover letter (please address your letter to Owen Mason)
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a document with 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)
Please send all documents as pdf attachments to support@vermeylen-law.com
*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.
