Probate Solicitor

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension with up to 10% employer cont.

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare (WL5)

Wellbeing benefits

Coaching, training and study leave

Discounts on Co-op products

Job summary

Co-op Legal Services is seeking solicitors/fee earners to join our probate team in a hybrid role, with offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol or Stratford-upon-Avon. You will manage probate caseloads from start to finish, using AI-enabled processes.

We will source new work and support your development in a growing, future-focused environment. Role offers full-time 37.5 hours or part-time options, and a competitive salary (£40,000–£65,000 dependent on experience).

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor or legal executive in private practice, or the equivalent probate law experience.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Client-focused approach with the ability to build relationships in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Own caseload of probate cases end to end using a case management system and AI tools.
• Ensure information is recorded accurately in the system.
• Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email.
• Work with team support to develop legal skills; administrative support provided.
• Mentor more junior team members using your legal knowledge.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

CILEX or STEP qualification

Solicitor or Legal Executive (probate experience)

Tools

Case management system

AI-enabled tools

Job description

£40,000 - £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?

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 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

Building an inclusive work environment

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