Contentious Probate Solicitor

Contentious Probate Solicitor
(Work level 6A)
Bristol, Stratford-upon-avon or Manchester – hybrid working
Full time, 37.5 hours

We’re looking for a contentious probate solicitor to join our contentious probate team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that’s continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our commitment to providing an exceptional client experience. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of disputes and litigation relating to estates. We’ll also look to you to support other members of the team on larger cases as well as the opportunity to work on some property litigation matters. We’ve doubled our probate team within the past year, and as we continue to grow, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us.

What you’ll do:

•    manage a caseload of disputes and litigation relating to estates
•    accurately update cases and make sure information is always recorded correctly
•    engage with clients primarily over the phone and via email
•    support senior members of the team with larger cases
•    provide technical support to colleagues when required 
•    drive your own development with the support of the team

This role will suit people who have:

•    qualified as a solicitor or part qualified as a solicitor
•    some experience in contentious probate/litigation or significant experience in probate
•    great organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload
•    strong negotiation and communication skills
•    a client focussed approach, with the ability to put the client’s interests at the heart of what you do

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:
•    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 your 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

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