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Overview

We are looking for estate planning solicitors to join our technical Estate Planning team within Co-op Legal Services. At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, with a focus on delivering an exceptional client experience and providing opportunities to develop your career. In this role you will manage estate planning cases end to end with a client-focused approach to targets. We will source new work for you, and there will be opportunities for progression as the team continues to grow.

Base pay range

Estate Planning Solicitor £32,000-£44,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A). Full time, 37.5 hours.

We are now operating in a hybrid way, with time spent between home and offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon. For details, see the hybrid-working policy.

What you'll do

• Own caseload of complex estate planning cases, including Wills, Trusts and LPAs.
• Use our case management system to ensure information is recorded accurately.
• Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email.
• Collaborate with expert team support to continually develop your legal skills; administrative support will be provided at certain case levels.
• Mentor more junior members of the team using your legal knowledge.

This role would suit people who have

• Qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive, CILEX, or TEP qualification, with a background in estate planning.
• Knowledge of tax systems within England & Wales.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to draft documents.
• Ability to use initiative and effectively prioritise work.
• A client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting.

Why Co-op?

Here you’ll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you’ll help realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You’ll also receive a package including:

• Coaching, training and support to help you develop
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Annual incentive scheme
• Wagestream – access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• Discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to equal opportunities and strive to reflect the communities we serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job.

When you apply, you will be asked if you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme. If invited to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to participate. For more information about our recruitment process, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. For more about diversity and inclusion commitments, visit colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

Note: The above content may include standard disclosures. Background checks (including SRA, credit, and DBS checks) may be performed for successful applicants. 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