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Family Law Solicitor

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Family Law Solicitor
Family Law Solicitor
Salary & Benefits £34,000 to £48,000 (dependent on experience), plus up to £15,600 in performance incentives (paid quarterly) and excellent benefits (Work Level 6A). Locations: Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon, or Sheffield – hybrid working (home + one day a week in office).
About Co-op Legal Services
Co-op Legal Services operates differently to traditional law firms. Owned by 7+ million UK members, rather than wealthy partners or shareholders, everything we do is centered on supporting clients when they need it most.
Role Overview
We are seeking motivated Newly Qualified (NQ) and Associate Solicitors to join our growing Family Law team at Co-op LegalServices.
Responsibilities
- Manage new and existing family caseloads end-to-end with a client-focused approach
- Drive negotiations to secure the best outcomes for clients
- Maintain accurate records in our case management system
- Meet individual and team targets for billable hours and profit costs
- Draft, audit legal documents, and gestion correspondence
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX qualified
- Private family law experience (full or part-funded)
- Proven ability to hit billing and chargeable targets
Key Skills
- Proficient general IT and case management systems
- Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills
- Attention to detail, organisation, and resilience to embrace change
- Commitment to inclusive teamwork across all colleagues


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Why Choose Co-op?
Joining us means contributing to a community-led legal movement that puts people first.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + pension contributions (up to 10%)
- Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)
- Support for wellbeing (physical, financial, and mental)
- Co-op discounts on products & services
A Place to Belong
- Commitment to diversity & inclusion
- Disability confident (guaranteed interviews for qualified candidates)
- Remote work flexibility: Read our hybrid policy
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