Our established team of contentious trusts and probate lawyers know that legal insight works hand in hand with sensitivity and understanding, who are recognised contentious trusts and probate experts in a wide variety of claims, offering first class legal advice across a range of disputes arising out of Wills and Estates.

Contentious Trusts and Probate Partner Fiona Lawrence now has an exciting new opportunity for a Paralegal to join her team in Bristol.  

Is This the Role for You?

A paralegal role at VWV provides the perfect building blocks for future trainee solicitors looking to gain experience ahead of starting a training contract, or even to assist with applications for training contracts themselves, and that's due to the variety of legal disciplines you'll be exposed to.  We're proud of our record in transitioning a good proportion of our existing paralegals into trainee solicitors.

In this role you'll be invaluable by taking ownership of the legal administration tasks to allow our lawyers to focus on business generation.  You'll assist fee earners in delivering advice on contentious trusts and probate matters and contribute to the day-to-day management of files. You'll become familiar with the firm's compliance procedures for letters of engagement, file opening, money laundering, archiving, billing and client accounts.  And you'll get to brush up on those all-important client facing skills as you play a key part in gathering relevant information from clients to assist the lawyers with their enquiries. 

Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?

You'll have some form of legal academics, whether that be a law degree, law conversion, LPC or SQE. And you may have some previous paralegal experience which will naturally help you transition into the role more smoothly but is by no means essential as we're much more interested in those all-important soft skills.  Anyone with previous litigation experience is of real interest for this role, so if you've got it, make sure to emphasise that on your cover letter to move your application to the top of the pile.

It's a busy role so you'll be highly organised, an excellent all-round communicator with proficient IT skills using Microsoft Office, someone who's motivated by the team's successes ahead of their own and your calm, professional phone manner will be a fantastic first impression for our private clients.  

For more details of the essential and desirable 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 we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really embeds our culture. Whilst this unusual time has proved we can work effectively as a business from home, we're currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working.  We have a "grown-up" working culture and try to be flexible and agile in the way we work. The Private Client department are predominately office based, therefore the expectation is that you will be based in Bristol Monday to Friday with the occasional home working day.

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.  We invite you to watch this short video on the right-hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

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.

How to Apply

All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" and be sure to include a cover letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you (only those with cover letters will be considered).

Polite Note To Recruitment Agencies

Please note VWV never require the services of recruitment agencies for paralegal recruitment preferring our own methods of successful directing sourcing.  Please be aware that any unsolicited named CVs emailed to VWV Partners or members of the VWV Talent Acquisition Team for this vacancy will be considered as a gift.