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 quarterly performance incentives
- excellent benefits (Work Level 6A). Hybrid working: Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Sheffield – one day a week in the office, remainder remote. Hybrid Working Policy
Co-op Legal Services is mission-driven, not profit-driven. Unlike traditional law firms, we’re owned by 7 million member-owners—and everything we do prioritises solving the needs of our clients when they matter most.
We’re growing our Family Law team and are looking for motivated NQ and Associate solicitors to join us.
About the Role
You’ll manage a mix of new and existing family law cases end-to-end with a client-first approach, aiming to meet cost and profit targets without needing to source clients yourself.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a mixed caseload of family matters, using active negotiation to secure the best outcomes for clients (administrative support provided).
- Use our case management system to ensure accurate client/stage details are documented.
- Achieve individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets.
- Draft, review, and audit all legal documents and correspondence.
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Your Criteria & Strengths
Ideal candidates bring:
- Solicitor qualification (SRA) or CILEX qualification, with proven experience in privately funded family law cases.
- A track record of meeting chargeable/billing targets in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in legal software/case management systems and general IT skills.
- Strong relational skills, with experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to provide customer-first service.
- High attention to detail, excellent organization management, and the ability to adjust to change as needed.
- Resilience and a solution-focused attitude under pressure.
Why Work With Us?
At Co-op, your work is helping others—and your job is also yours. Join a eco-nomic cooperative where:
- Pay is competitive and performance-based (including quarterly bonuses tied to billed hours).
- Flexible, hybrid working cuts commutes, and you’ll have long-term, secure employment. Investment in You:
- Training, coaching, and mentorship tailored to fast-track professional growth.
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
- 28+ days leave per year (28 paid + bank holidays, up to 32p.a. after 3 years).
- Wellbeing support ranging from mental health services to physical+financial coaching.
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- Discounts on Co-op products/savings (groceries, travel, tech, and more).
- Raised-at-Co-op status: After 5 years, you become a member-owner, growing your share of the business too!
A Place You’ll Belong
We champion an inclusive, accessible culture with policies supporting working parents, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, or disabled applicants. We’re:
- Part of the Disability Confident scheme, guaranteeing interviews to eligible candidates.
- Committed to adjustments at any stage of recruitment.
Discover more about working ethically at Co-op—read our recruitment process and diversity commitments.
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