Probate Solicitor

Co-op Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Probate Solicitor to manage a caseload of probate cases in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will be qualified in probate law, excel in client engagement, and possess strong organisational skills. The position offers an annual salary between £32,000 and £65,000, plus comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Coaching and training support

Discounts on Co-op products and services

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor or legal executive in private practice.
• The ability to effectively prioritise and organise work.
• A client-focused approach with positive relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of probate cases using a case management system.
• Engage with clients primarily via telephone and email.
• Collaborate with team members to develop legal skills.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to use initiative

Strong organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Experience in probate law

Tools

Case management system

Artificial intelligence tools

Job description

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.

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

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.