Apply for the Family Law Solicitor role at Co-op.

Base pay range

Family Law Solicitor

£34,000-£59,000 dependant on experience plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A & Work level 5).

Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Sheffield – hybrid working between home and one day a week in the office. https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy

Why this job matters

Your expertise will help guide clients through important moments, and you'll work closely with your team to share knowledge, support each other, and deliver the best service possible.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation to secure best results for your clients; administrative and secretarial support will also be provided.
• Use our case management system to ensure accurate recording of information.
• Meet individual and team chargeable time and profit cost targets.
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
• At senior or lead level, take on line‑management responsibilities, role‑model inclusive leadership, and mentor junior team members.
• At lead level, delegate work across the team, 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 solicitor or CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters.
• Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets.
• Good general IT skills, including use of a case management system.
• Great relationship‑building skills, collaborative approach, and excellent customer service.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Resilience and ability to embrace change.

Why Co‑op?

• Competitive salary.
• Coaching, training, and support to help you develop.
• 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 your mental, physical, and financial well‑being.

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

Disability Confident scheme

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We’ll ask whether you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

Pre‑employment screening and visa

If you are successful in your application, we’ll perform background checks as part of our pre‑employment screening process, including an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS check. Co‑op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal