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Graduate Paralegal - Will Drafter

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octopuslegacy logoOctopuslegacy · London, UK
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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As a Graduate Paralegal - Will Drafter, you'll play a key role in helping to prepare precise, legally sound estate planning documents, learning how to ensure clarity, compliance, and accuracy at every stage. Working alongside our experienced legal and estate planning teams, you'll develop a deep understanding of will-writing while supporting clients through what can often be a complex and emotive process. Beyond drafting, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in estate planning. We foster a dynamic, supportive environment where curiosity, adaptability, and ambition are valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build the foundations of a long-term legal career, with full training, mentorship, and genuine scope to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

  • Support the drafting of wills, LPAs, and estate planning documents based on client instructions and legal best practices
  • Assist with reviewing and revising will drafts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with relevant laws
  • Work closely with legal teams to learn how complex estate planning needs are managed
  • Build your knowledge of will-writing regulations, inheritance laws, and industry best practices
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and data security when handling client information
  • Provide administrative support across will drafting and estate planning services
  • Who Are You?
  • A recent graduate, ideally with a degree in Law or a related discipline (essential)
  • A genuine interest in estate planning, private client work, or building a career in legal services
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to producing high-quality, legally sound work
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from legal and estate planning professionals to deliver a great client experience
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and empathetically
  • Our Mission
  • Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we're a group of people who work in death because we've been affected by it. We know the difference a good plan makes, and what it's like when there isn't one.
  • Death can come between us, leaving mess, legal fees, frustration. But it can also make us stronger. We see a world where people talk openly about death, and work out the real meaning of legacy, one that connects to them. We're here to make that world happen.

Benefits

Octopus share incentive scheme.Hybrid working (London Bridge).Flexible holiday + extra day off for your Birthday.Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.Vitality Health & Life Insurance.Pension scheme.Enhanced parental leave.Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services.Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising that you do up to £500.Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs .Dog friendly office.Breakfast every day, snacks and wellness activities.We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Health insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave

Additional Information

The Company We're Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK's most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies...) and we have a mission. We're on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming a long-established industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can't do it alone, and that's why we're assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big?


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