Overview

Position Title: Will Writer

Company: Co-op

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Job Description:

We’re looking for experienced Will writers to join us as associate case managers. In this role, you’ll be responsible for drafting and taking instructions on a variety of wills and associated estate planning documents together with managing those incoming cases. You’ll communicate with clients over multiple channels, progressing each case through to completion. We’ll also look to you to mentor and support other colleagues within the team. It’s a big job with even bigger opportunities for you to develop your legal career with a business that puts people first.

Responsibilities:

  • document and write wills that are of various degrees of complexity, write powers of attorney and other estate.
  • Planning documentation while making sure all paperwork is legally accurate and professionally written.
  • liaise with clients and associated professionals throughout each case.
  • manage an incoming case load and work with those parties involved towards the successful completion of a case.
  • accurately maintain client records and correspondence on our systems, making sure that all compliance and regulatory standards are met.

About Co-op

We’re one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. We’re the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores. We’re also: the UK’s number 1 funeral services provider
a major general insurer
a growing legal services business
As well as having clear financial and operational objectives and employing nearly 70,000 people, we’re a recognised leader for our social goals and community-led programmes. We exist to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in.