Will Drafting Executive

Permanent employee, Full or part-time · Braintree

Job Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a Will Drafting Executive based in our Braintree office. We are happy to consider full or part time applicants for this position (minimum 3 days per week).

The Private Client team is large and very well established within the region.
The successful candidate will advise and take instructions from clients in relation to Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and drafting all categories of Wills. The role will work closely with our wider Private Client Team of Lawyers who will always be on hand to provide advice and assist with more complex work.

The Day to Day:

You will be responsible for all stages of producing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for our clients.
Attending client meetings to take instructions in advance of the preparation of Wills and LPAs
Issue client care information to the clients and thereafter draft their Wills and LPAs.
Send the draft Wills and LPAs to clients for their comments
Follow up to check clients are happy with the content of drafts and arrange appointment for them to sign
Deal with billing and the storage of clients’ documents and registration of LPAs

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

At least 1 years’ experience of writing Wills and LPAs.
Relevant experience obtained within a Private Client team.
Experience of working within a customer facing capacity within a Law firm.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Accuracy and an eye for detail
An understanding of legal documentation and language
High level of spelling and grammar
Client care skills

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Competitive salary
A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Medicash cash back schemes after 1 years’ service
Life Insurance
EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle scheme

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About us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.

Working in partnership with businesses and individuals

Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

Independently recognised as a leading law firm

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.

These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.

Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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