Vacancy Detail
- Salary:Competitive
- Location:Bristol
- Team:Commercial Property
- Working Hours:Full Time
- Closing Date:6 June 2025
Paralegal
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values collaboration, development, and excellence?
At VWV, we have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Paralegal to join our highly regarded Commercial Property team in our vibrant Bristol office. Working within a friendly, inclusive group of over 90 property professionals across our Bristol, London, Watford and Birmingham offices, this is a chance to be part of a team that is making an impact across a wide range of sectors.
As a Paralegal in our Commercial Property team, you'll work alongside experienced lawyers on a variety of transactions, gaining exposure to commercial leases, licenses, property acquisitions, due diligence, and more. You'll be supported in developing your skills and encouraged to take on increasing responsibility as you grow in the role. For a detailed list of responsibilities, please click on the attached job description link.
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. We're proud of our record in transitioning a good proportion of our existing paralegals into trainee solicitors.
Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?
You'll have some form of legal academics, be that a law degree, law conversion, LPC or SQE. You may have some previous paralegal or property 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 your drive and enthusiasm. An interest in commercial property would certainly be a bonus.
It's a busy role so you'll be highly organised, an excellent all-round communicator with great IT skills and confident using all Microsoft office products. This is a natural fit someone who's motivated by the team's successes ahead of their own and your calm, professional manner will make an excellent first impression with our 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 shapes our culture.
Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our Bristol office for the majority of the week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.
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.
For 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.
Meet our recruiter
Jess Winters
jwinters@vwv.co.uk