At VWV, our Secretaries are a really important part of our legal teams. You'll help keep things organised, support our lawyers and play an important role in making sure our clients receive a great service.

We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Secretary to join our Employment team in Bristol. If you enjoy being part of a busy team, are confident with document production and like being someone your colleagues can rely on, we'd love to hear from you..

Is This Your Next Career Move?

You'll provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to our Employment lawyers, helping them manage their workload and keep things running smoothly.

No two days will be exactly the same. You'll be involved in everything from preparing documents and managing diaries to dealing with calls, emails, meetings and general administration. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and clients and become a valued part of the team.

Day to day, you'll:

• Produce accurate, professional documents and correspondence, including copy typing and occasional audio transcription.
• Manage diaries, emails, calls and meeting arrangements for the lawyers you support.
• Maintain files and records, keeping everything organised and up to date.
• Support billing and other financial administration where required.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence, including arranging signing and despatch.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Employment team and wider firm, helping out where needed.

Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?

We're looking for someone with previous secretarial experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment, although this isn't essential.

You'll be organised, reliable and confident producing accurate work, with good typing and document production skills. Just as importantly, you'll be approachable, helpful and enjoy working as part of a team.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Good typing and document production skills, including occasional audio typing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• A flexible and positive approach, with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and other standard office technology.

If you're a law graduate and your aim is to build a career in law, we would encourage you to look out for our Paralegal opportunities as oppose to a Secretary. This role is more focused on secretarial and administrative support rather than legal work and will not open the door to a training contract.

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 a hybrid role with the exception of more time in the Bristol office during training with flexibility beyond the probation period. Being present in the office will give you the opportunity 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.

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.

Please see closing date. Applications will not be reviewed until after this date.

Our recruitment process will involve two interviews (first stage being 2 hours including an assessment), giving us the opportunity to understand your skills and experience in more detail.

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.