Overview
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Base pay range
Probate Team Leader
£46,000 - £48,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours
Hybrid work arrangement: working from home and in one of our office locations in Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, or Stratford-upon-Avon.
We’re looking for legal managers to join our market leading probate operations team.
In this role you'll coach, mentor, and develop a team of senior and lead case managers to deliver quality legal advice, strong case progression and excellent client service. You won't need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you. You’ll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our clients.
What you'll do
* lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver performance targets
* take responsibility for all line management duties for your team
* provide expert legal and technical audit support to experienced case managers, ensuring delivery of high-quality service
* champion client focus and the delivery of outstanding service
* identify areas for continuous improvement and help to implement positive change in the team and the wider department
This role would suit people who have
* excellent technical probate knowledge with the ability to understand legal issues and resolve them through expert support
* the ability to support, mentor and develop experienced colleagues
* a passion for delivering outstanding client service
* strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information (MI) effectively
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. We can do right by you because you’re part of the co-op. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* wellbeing benefits to support physical, financial and mental health
* coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* discounts on Co-op products and services
Building an inclusive work environment
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 feel they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and ways of working. 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
Note: This description reflects a refined, focused version of the original posting to improve readability and usability while preserving core information about the role and requirements.
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