Will Drafter

Legal Wills Drafter job role at established dedicated Wills firm based in East Grinstead. Competitive Salary

Your new company
A UK based Wills specialist firm with an established history dedicated to writing Wills. The firm works with clients from a wide variety of business sectors including (media, pharmaceutical and finance) around the country and offers services through corporate schemes to a significant number of companies. They additionally offer a wealth of advice, not limited to Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax advice, Trustee and Executors advice. Contrary to many solicitors they appoint friends and family members as executors in making the process more personal and tailored. There is now a need for a permanent Will Drafter to join the drafting team, in the East Grinstead office.


Your new role
Your responsibilities will fall into two main areas including Will focused work and administrative work. You will be responsible for revising and drafting Wills in which training will be provided, preparing and submitting Last Powers of Attorneys (LPA's) and updating the CRM system. You will also assist in taking phone calls and dealing with client queries, working in other areas of the business in busy periods and other ad-hoc tasks. Finally you will shadow consultants as a form of further knowledge and training. Your working hours will be Monday to Thursday - 9am until 6pm and Friday 9am until 5pm.


What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you should possess excellent, demonstrable administration and organisational skills and you should be comfortable working as part of a small team. You will be eager to learn and preferably have some legal experience or experience of working at a professional services firm. Finally, an interest in the law and a willingness to learn are essential for this role.


What you'll get in return
In return you will gain experience in working in a legal environment, gaining exposure to a wide range Wills and Inheritance tax knowledge. The firm also provides a great benefits package, including yearly bonuses and pension. They offer a variety of workload and an impressive and varied client base to liaise with. There may also be career progression opportunities in the future, in becoming a Wills Consultant.


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