SENIOR WILL DRAFTER
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to progress their legal career by joining a dynamic management team within this ambitious, busy company. Our client is currently looking for a Senior Will Drafter to join their London office and undertake a range of practical tasks.
The core role will be to draft Wills and Trust documents, however this position in the company is recognised as being the authority on Will provisions and estate planning and therefore the role also involves an element of providing advice and being a reference point/mentor for other members of the legal department.
Our client has a fast-paced business model, with client satisfaction at the forefront of their business ethos. Will instructions are taken by regionally based Legal Consultants and then allocated to a team of drafters based on the level of complexity. The Senior Will Drafter is responsible for drafting the more complex instructions that often involve specific Trust provisions or more complicated distribution clauses. The role is not client facing however the Senior Will Drafter is responsible for written communication to clients that require clarification or further advise. Extensive knowledge of Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Tax is required therefore the role would suit either an ex-solicitor, someone progressing through STEP diploma or experienced paralegal.
The role also offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to explore areas of business development and to manage projects that will assist the expansion of the company. The successful candidate will also be provided with the opportunity of further sponsored learning.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Law Degree/CILEx/LPC/ STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation, Administration of Estates and Trusts / TEP
· Extensive knowledge of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Land Law
· Experience of volume Will drafting and estate planning is essential
· Excellent communication skills, written and oral
· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
· Solid computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel
· Commercial mind set
· Outgoing, team player personality.
Salary £45 - 55.000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Enrolment to company pension scheme together with other retail discount employee benefits. Annual leave allowance 31 days including Bank Holidays.
Salary based on 37.5-hour week, office-based, Monday to Friday, potential for hybrid role in due course.