Secretary
We have a top-ranked regulatory compliance team at VWV helping commercial clients (rather than individuals) for the most part, some of which are household names, to ensure they have the right policies and procedures in place to satisfy their regulators and run effectively.
This team also helps them when things go wrong - this may be after a critical incident (such as a health and safety issue) or an allegation of mismanagement (perhaps following a complaints process). This can be urgent, confidential and highly sensitive, such as when dealing with allegations of abuse. Much of the work involves schools and universities and other charities.
We are excited to be recruiting for a full time Secretary in Bristol to support the School Fee Recovery Scheme (SFRS) team, working mainly with independent schools.
Is This Your Next Career Move?
You'll play such a vital role supporting the SFRS team (6 lawyers) with a mix of administrative and secretarial duties to allow them to focus on client work. You'll conduct conflict checks, open new matters, distribute post, help with case management as well as the renewal process for the scheme, and much more.
Reporting to the SFRS Supervisor, you'll assist with the arrangement of management and team meetings, take notes, arrange client calls and meetings in addition to producing clear and accurate documents.
Come and be a part of a fast-paced legal environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. Your contribution directly impacts the firm's success and our ability to provide exceptional legal services to our clients.
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. We are 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.
Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?
Are you meticulous, organised, and proficient in IT? You'll have excellent attention to detail and communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word and strong administrative experience. If you consider yourself a self-starter eager to make a positive impact to a busy team, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, maintaining a calm, helpful, and professional image is crucial to representing our firm positively. While previous secretarial/PA experience is desirable, candidates with experience working within a legal/litigation environment will be given preference. Previous use of Visual Files or another litigation case management system is also desirable for streamlining our processes.
For more details of the essential and desirable experience we're looking for, please click on the attached job description link.
How to Apply
All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" to submit your CV and covering letter telling us why this is the right opportunity for you.