Legal Assistant

Co-op Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Product discounts

Stream pay access

Virtual healthcare

Training & development

Job summary

Co-op Legal Services is seeking Legal Assistants to join its probate team in Bristol. The role focuses on supporting case handlers with a wide range of administrative tasks and data entry. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with fixed Monday-Friday shifts in an office setting.

No prior legal experience is required; candidates with the right skills can grow within an ethical legal business. Expect a supportive environment with development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

Qualifications

• The ability to show proactivity and persistence to achieve the desired outcome.
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with external parties, customers, colleagues, and partners.
• The ability to prioritise your work and adapt to multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work.
• Support case handlers by carrying out range of administrative work including printing, handling confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to 3rd parties.
• Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel.
• Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained.
• Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team.
• Maintain an accurate and organised filing system.
• Gain exposure to the initial stages of case management, reviewing legal documents and making sure the case manager has all they need to start the case.

Skills

Proactivity

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Case management system

Job description

£25,430 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts (Work level 6C)

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed shift patterns Monday-Friday

Office based in Bristol, Almondsbury with free onsite parking

We're looking for Legal Assistants to join our probate team at Co-op Legal Services.

In this role, you'll support case handlers with a variety of administrative tasks. You don't need any legal experience for this role, so if you have the skills we're looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business.

What you'll do

• Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work
• Support case handlers by carrying out range of administrative work including printing, handling confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to 3rd parties
• Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel
• Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained
• Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team
• Maintain an accurate and organised filing system
• Gain exposure to the initial stages of case management, reviewing legal documents and making sure the case manager has all they need to start the case

What you'll bring

We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

• The ability to show proactivity and persistence to achieve the desired outcome
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with external parties, customers, colleagues, and partners
• The ability to prioritise your work and adapt to multiple requests

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• Training and support for your development and career progression

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.