Overview
Will Writer £25,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B). Remote, UK wide - or on site at our offices if preferred.
We’re looking for will writers and experienced estate planning paralegals to join our team. At Co-op Legal Services we’re passionate about developing our colleagues. We offer internal trainee solicitor programmes with a bias towards estate planning as well as opportunities for progression. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of cases, building knowledge within a supportive team. If you have the skills we need, you can build a rewarding career with us.
Why this job matters
You’ll play a key part in helping people plan for the future. From start to finish, you’ll manage estate planning cases, understand each client’s needs, and draft wills and other important documents with care. You’ll provide support remotely and deliver the best service to our clients.
What you’ll do
* Document and write wills of various complexity, write powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and professionally written
* Communicate with clients and external partners via phone and written communication throughout each case
* Manage an incoming case load and collaborate with involved parties toward successful case completion
* Accurately maintain client records and correspondence on our systems, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met
This role would suit people who have
* Previous experience of drafting wills and advising clients relating to estate planning matters
* Some experience of managing cases
* The ability to build positive relationships and a passion for providing outstanding customer service
* A high level of attention to detail
* The ability to prioritise and manage your own caseload to deliver against targets
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. When you join, you’re joining a movement that puts people and communities first and is powered by purpose. You’ll also receive:
* Competitive salary
* Coaching, training and support to help you develop
* Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* Discounts on Co-op products and services
* Free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
* Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We’ll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If invited to the recruitment process, we’ll ask if you need reasonable adjustments to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and more about disability inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing. If you’re successful, background checks including SRA, credit, and DBS checks may form part of pre-employment screening. Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment (typically 45–60 minutes). If you’re a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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