Probate Solicitor

Co-op; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Co-op Legal Services as a Probate Solicitor, managing a varied caseload with support from innovative technology and a strong team. Offering competitive salaries and benefits, the position thrives on a client-focused approach in a hybrid working environment. The role promises opportunities for professional development and growth within the market leader in probate services.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Up to 10% employer contributions to pension

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Coaching and study leave

Discounts on Co-op products and services

Qualifications

• Qualified in probate law or related legal qualifications.
• Ability to use initiative and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong communication skills with clients via phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of probate cases from start to finish.
• Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email.
• Utilize a case management system for accurate record-keeping.
• Collaborate with team members to develop legal skills.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Legal knowledge

Initiative

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive (CILEX or STEP)

Tools

Case management system

Artificial intelligence tools

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Probate Solicitor
£32,000-£65,000 dependant on experience (Work level 6A and Work level 5)
Full time, 37.5 hours or part time hours available
We’re now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

We’re looking for solicitors/fee earners to join our specialist probate team within Co-op Legal Services at a variety of levels.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently - we’re future-focussed, we’re committed to providing an exceptional client experience, and we’re passionate about developing our colleagues.

In this role, you’ll manage a varied caseload of probate cases from start to finish, with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won’t need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source new work for you. You’ll also be supported by our innovative legal technology - we’ve introduced AI enabled processes into our legal technology platform, and plan to have our estate administration processes fully AI enabled through 2025, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join! We’ve also doubled our probate team within the past year, and as we continue to grow and innovate, they’ll be plenty of opportunities to build a rewarding career with us.

What you’ll do

• own caseload of probate cases varying in complexity end to end, using a case management system and artificial intelligence tools
• use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
• engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
• work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also 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 qualification), or have the equivalent experience in probate law
• the ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise and organise your work in a fast-paced and 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. Here you’ll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you’ll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You’ll also get a package that 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 your physical financial and mental health
• coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• discounts on Co-op products and services