Legal Assistant

OverviewVermeylen 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 SpecificationThe 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 SpecificationThe 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 - ..... full job details .....