OverviewWe’re looking for Probate Solicitors/fee earners to join our specialist probate team within Co-op Legal Services at a variety of levels. This role is based in a hybrid working environment with time split between home and our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

Base pay rangeProbate Solicitor £32,000-£65,000 dependant on experience (Work level 6A and Work level 5). Full time, 37.5 hours; part time hours available.

We’ll source new work for you and you’ll be supported by our innovative legal technology, including AI-enabled processes in our platform. Our estate administration processes are planned to be AI-enabled by 2025.

We’ve grown the probate team and there will be opportunities to build a rewarding career as we continue to innovate.

What you’ll do

Own caseload of probate cases varying in complexity end to end, using a case management system and AI tools

Use our case management system to ensure information is recorded accurately

Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email

Work collaboratively with expert support from the team; administrative support will be provided

Use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

This role would suit people who have

Qualified as a solicitor or legal executive in private practice (CILEX or STEP qualifications), or have equivalent experience in probate law

The ability to use initiative and effectively prioritise and organise work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

A client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting

Why Co-op?Our legal team is the number one market leader in probate. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you’ll help us realise our vision of cooperating for a fairer world. Our package includes:

An annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)

A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)

Private healthcare (WL5 only)

Wellbeing benefits to support physical, financial and mental health

Coaching, training, and support such as study leave to help develop your skills and progress your career

Discounts on Co-op products and services

Inclusion and accessibilityWe are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to inclusive work environments with equal opportunities for all employees. We can make reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes for applicants with disabilities. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job when they apply through the scheme. If invited to participate in the recruitment process, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments.

You can find our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. More information about our diversity, inclusion and wellbeing commitments is available at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

Note: Pre-employment checks may include SRA check, credit checks and a DBS check. Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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