Family Law Solicitor at Co-op
Join us as a Family Law Solicitor at Co-op, a dynamic legal services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences.
Base pay range
Family Law Solicitor £34,000-£59,000, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits. Locations: Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon or Sheffield – hybrid working (home & one day a week in office) Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
We are expanding our Family Law team from newly qualified to Lead level. You will manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end-to-end with a client‑focused approach to targets. The role supports development and offers the opportunity to shape our future.
What you'll do
* Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, negotiating and achieving the best results for clients.
* Use our case management system to record information accurately.
* Meet individual and team chargeable time and profit cost targets.
* Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
* At senior or lead level, provide line management, role‑model inclusive leadership, and mentor junior team members.
* At lead level, delegate work, act as a subject‑matter expert, and contribute to strategic positioning, marketing, and promotion of the department.
This role would suit people who have
* Qualified as a solicitor or CILEX qualified, with experience handling privately funded family law matters.
* Proven experience meeting chargeable and billing targets.
* Good general IT skills, including use of a case management system.
* Excellent relationship‑building and customer‑service skills.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Resilience and ability to embrace change.
Why Co-op?
* Competitive salary.
* Coaching, training, and support for development.
* 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 mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone, ensuring equal opportunities to reach their full potential.
Disability Confident
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interview opportunities to qualified candidates.
Pre‑employment screening
If successful, we will perform background checks, including SRA, credit, and DBS checks. Co‑op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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