Family Law Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a Family Law Solicitor to manage diverse family law cases. The role emphasizes client-focused outcomes, collaboration, and professional development. Join a team committed to exceptional client experiences and strong community values, with ample support for your growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Coaching, training, and support

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Annual incentive scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Co-op products and services

Free support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in handling privately funded family law matters.
• Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of family matters, ensuring best results for clients.
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
• Meet individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX qualification

Tools

Case management system

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Due to continued growth of our Family law team, we’re looking for solicitors to join us at Co-op Legal Services across a variety of levels, from newly qualified up to Lead level.

At Co-op Legal Services, we do things differently. We’re passionate about providing an exceptional client experience, which is reflected in our Family department’s 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating. In this role, you’ll manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end-to-end with a client-focused approach to targets. We’ll look to you to use your expertise to provide the best outcomes for your clients and work collaboratively with your team. You won’t need to bring a following of clients, as we will source these for you. As a fast-growing business, we’re committed to supporting your development and providing opportunities to shape our future.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation to get the best results for your clients. Administrative and secretarial support will also be provided.
• Use our case management system to ensure information is recorded accurately.
• Meet individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets.
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
• If you’re hired at the senior or lead level, there will be some line management responsibilities, including role modeling an inclusive leadership style and mentoring junior team members.
• If you’re hired at the lead level, you’ll delegate work throughout your team, act as a subject matter expert, and contribute to the strategic positioning, marketing, and promotion of the department.

This role would suit people who have

• Qualified as a solicitor / CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters.
• Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets.
• Good general IT skills, including use of a case management system.
• Great relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide excellent customer service.
• A high level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability to change.

Why Co-op?

Here, you’ll do work that matters. We’re a purpose-driven organization committed to building stronger communities. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Coaching, training, and support for your development
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Annual incentive scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 with service)
• Discounts on Co-op products and services
• Free support for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing