Probate Solicitor — Hybrid, AI-Enabled Caseload Growth

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

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).