Co-op
Family Law Solicitor
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Family Law Solicitor
£34,000 to £48,000 dependent on experience plus up to £15,600 in performance incentives (paid quarterly) and excellent benefits (Work Level 6A).
Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Sheffield - hybrid working between home and one day a week in the office https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy (opens in new window)
About the Role
Co-op Legal Services is different to traditional law firms. We're not owned by wealthy partners or shareholders, but by over 7 million members across the UK. And everything we do is dedicated to supporting our clients in their hour of need.
Due to continued growth of our Family law team, we're looking for motivated NQ and Associate Solicitors to join us at Co-op Legal Services.
In this role, you'll manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end to end with a client-focused approach to targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we'll source these for you.
Why this job matters
Your expertise will help guide clients through important moments, and you'll work closely with your team to share knowledge, support each other, and deliver the best service possible. As a fast-growing business, we're committed to supporting your development and providing you with the opportunity to shape our future.
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What you'll do
- Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation to get the best results for your clients, administrative and secretarial support will also be provided.
- Use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately.
- Meet individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets.
- Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
What you'll bring
- Qualified as solicitor / CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters.
- Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets.
- Good general IT skills including use of a case management system.
- Great relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with all types of people and provide excellent customer service.
- A high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
- Resilience with the ability to embrace change.
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:
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- Competitive salary.
- Coaching, training, and support to help you develop.
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
- Annual incentive scheme.
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service).
- Discounts on Co-op products and services.
- Free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Quarterly bonus payments based on your billable hours.
A place you'll belong
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.
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